HPC Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: HPC Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Northridge

At Areté, we are on the forefront of developing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth. Discover your future with us We are seeking a senior level candidate with a background in High Performance Computing Software Engineering.

The ideal person would have a degree in Physics, Math, or Engineering coupled with a strong software development skillset. The successful candidate will work with scientists and engineers to transform advanced signal and image processing algorithms from higher level languages (e.g., Python) into robust and efficient software suitable for operational use. Other duties include practicing sound software processing methods to design, develop, analyze, and test software applications from prototype to operations, using modern software development languages and practices.

Ability to assess algorithm performance on real-world data and document results via written reports and/or well-commented code is a must. This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment. This position is based in our Northridge, CA office. This position is classified as an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time role. We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:
Health & Wellness:
* Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

* Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

* Vision Reimbursement

* Fitness Reimbursement
Financial:
* Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan

* Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan

* Continuing Education Assistance
Work-Life Balance:
* Flexible Scheduling

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
What We Value:
* Creativity and innovation in solving challenges

* Integrity and responsibility in all actions

* Collaboration across teams and specialties

* Responsiveness in fast-paced environments

* Passion for national security and excellence
Experiences and Background We Look For:
* Qualified candidates will have a college degree in a STEM field with a focus on scientific computing

* Demonstrated exposure to college level physics, math, and/or signal and image processing techniques

* Strong programming skills in Python, including scientific Python libraries such as numpy, scipy, pandas

* Strong programming skills in C, C++, or similar languages

* Demonstrated knowledge of MPI and OpenMP parallel programming models

* Demonstrated experience with CUDA programming and GPU architecture optimization

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning

* Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams

* Willingness to work onsite in the office 100%

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and program access Nice to Have:
* Data analysis and visualization skills

* Experience working in a Linux environment

* 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 utilizing 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
The salary range for this role depends on the candidate's level of experience:
* Engineer 1: $95,000 - $120,000 [required BS degree or higher]

* Engineer 2: $115,000 - $140,000 [experience of BS+2 years, OR MS+0 years]

* Staff Engineer: $135,000 - $165,000 [experience of BS+5 years, MS+3 years, or PhD+0 years]
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