LinQuest is seeking a Mission Analytics / Software Engineering Lead to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. Successful candidates should have experience developing and implementing automation, machine learning, and analysis products to solve various problems across multiple domains. Experience and familiarity with the space domain is preferred. An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Responsibilities:

• Day to day this person will be leading a team of data scientists and analysts and helping them deploy software solutions. This person will also be personally responsible to develop and deploy software tools as well. The role is more software engineering but strong analysis skills are needed to effectively lead analysts.
• Understanding customer requirements, adjusting development efforts and techniques to meet those requirements, and effectively communicating results
• Developing and implementing algorithms, data structures and applications to solve various problems across multiple domains
• Ability to coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives
• Mentor junior developers and Operations Research analysts on current software lifecycle best practices
• Work as part of a contractor team working alongside a broader team of government and contract staff

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in operations research, computer science, or related technical field
• 10 years of experience
• Experience with Python
• Experience with System Design 
• Experience developing and implementing automation and AI/ML algorithms
• High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and development stacks in response to govt customer needs
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred Experience:

• A Masters or Ph.D. in operations research, computer science, or a theoretical science field
• 15 years of experience
• Experience in DoD space and joint force programs
• Experience with the Warp Core and/or Envision platforms
• Experience with data structures, design patterns, CICD, and system architecture
• Experience with rational and no-SQL database systems

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $160,000 to $180,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation’s competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.