Software Engineer - Melbourne

Job Description

Requirements
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### Must have:

### - We require U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI polygraph; candidates without the required clearance are not eligible. - We require an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI. - We prefer a bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree. - We seek at least 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in scientific programming or algorithm implementation. - We need strong programming proficiency in C++. - We expect experience using Git-based version control tools such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. - We value familiarity with estimation methods such as Kalman filtering. - We prefer knowledge of orbital mechanics. - We value experience working in Agile or similar formal software development environments. - We prefer experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container technologies.

Responsibilities:
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- We turn algorithm definitions and prototypes into resilient software applications that run efficiently on large images and are suitable for operational deployment. - We apply disciplined software engineering standards and processes to deliver maintainable, extensible, and high-quality software packages. - We develop and enhance automated testing and verification tools. - We troubleshoot, modernize, and rework existing codebases for new systems and platforms. - We contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including planning, requirements development, design, implementation, builds, documentation, testing, release, and sustainment.
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Company:
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We are Vantor, a company advancing spatial intelligence to help decision makers and operators understand what is happening now and prepare for what comes next. Our team is made up of problem solvers, changemakers, and self-starters who work together on meaningful mission-driven challenges. This Software Engineer role supports PUMA, the U.S. Intelligence Communitys Program of Record missile warning system, which operates around the clock in redundant operational environments and fuses Department of Defense and Intelligence OPIR sensor data into 3D missile tracks for tactical and strategic warning. The role is onsite, offers a competitive base salary range of $92,000 to $195,000 annually depending on experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions, and includes a comprehensive benefits package with paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k) for eligible employees. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
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