Algorithm Developer

Description

Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies. 

Position: Junior Algorithm Developer

Position Location: Warrenton, VA or Augusta, GA.

Position Description: We are seeking a Junior Algorithm Developer to join the Altamira team. Our ideal candidate would possess a broad range of skills as our scope of work spans various technologies. Altamira Technologies Corporation encourages independent problem solving but also provides deep reach-back support and a collaborative environment for our engineering team. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Development of new software, algorithms, analytics, and other operator-generated mission requirements for understanding and articulating I&W
• Integration of data, tools, and capabilities from across laboratory environments into tools and environments readily accessible by operators
• Design/implement wrapper routines as needed around Astrograph executable in R&D and ops environments
• Implementation of advanced processing techniques into relevant tools and software for expanding mission awareness

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s (or equivalent experience) in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering, Applied mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or a related field 
• Knowledge and experience in COMINT, ELINT, and/or FISINT collection and processing
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: signals applications, signal data processing, prototype development and supporting transition of prototype Ops to limited and baseline Ops
• Experience in one or more of the following: X0Midas, C, C++, FORTRAN, Java, MongoDB, Oracle, Red Hat Linux, Apache, Python, HTML, Dynamic HTML, JavaScript, MySQL, Perl, Extensible Markup Language, Hadoop, Java Message Service, Rails, Esper

Abilities and Competencies

• Must hold TS/SCI clearance w/polygraph (U.S. Citizenship required for clearance)
• Self-motivated and eager to work intently to satisfy mission requirements
• Adaptable and has the desire to maintain our company culture
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written communications
• Ability to multitask and adjust priorities as needed

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the scope of the position, relevant experience, education, certifications, internal equity, customer contractual requirements, security clearance requirements, and other legitimate business considerations.

Altamira is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We focus on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees that find a way to get things done. Join our team of experts as we engineer national security!