Software Engineer (Scientific Computing)

Arete Associates is seeking a junior to mid-level Software Engineer (Scientific Computing) to convert scientific algorithms into production-ready software.

Responsibilities

• Partner with scientists and engineers to translate advanced signal and image processing algorithms from higher-level languages (such as Python) into robust, efficient operational software
• Apply sound software processing methods to design, develop, analyze, and test software applications from prototype through operations
• Use modern software development languages and practices throughout the build and test lifecycle
• Evaluate algorithm performance on real-world data
• Produce written reports and/or maintain well-commented code documenting results

Requirements

• College degree in mathematics, physics, or engineering with a focus on scientific computing
• Demonstrated exposure to college-level physics, math, and/or signal and image processing techniques
• Clear interest in scientific projects and in learning physics, math, and signal processing
• Strong programming skills in Python, including scientific libraries: numpy, scipy, pandas
• Strong programming skills in C or C++
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams
• Willingness to work onsite 100% in the Northridge, CA office
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and program access
• U.S. citizenship required for eligibility
• Successful passage of a criminal background screen required
• Selected applicants are subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test required

Technologies

• Python
• numpy
• scipy
• pandas
• C
• C++

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Data analysis and visualization skills
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Experience with CUDA programming and GPU architecture optimization
• Working knowledge of MPI and OpenMP parallel programming models
• Demonstrated ability to optimize scientific computing applications
• Experience with User Interface / User Experience front-end GUI development
• Physics-based modeling and simulation experience
• Remote sensing experience using Electro-Optics or Synthetic Aperture RADAR
• Classical signal/image processing experience (detection, estimation, and tracking)
• Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification, or automated target recognition
• Active Top-Secret Clearance

Salary

• Engineer 1: $90,000 - $125,000 (required BS degree or higher)
• Engineer 2: $110,000 - $145,000 (minimum experience of BS + 2 years, or MS + 0 years)
• Staff Engineer: $130,000 - $165,000 (minimum experience of BS + 5 years, MS + 3 years, or PhD + 0 years)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave