OptTek Systems : Full-Time
OptTek Systems - Full-Time - Senior Scientific Analyst/Developer - ONSITE (Colorado Springs, CO)
US citizenship is required along with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
OptTek is seeking a senior scientific analyst/developer with great technical skills and strong experience in creating tools and performing analysis related to mathematical, statistical, AI/ML, simulation, and analytical applications. The position requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional capable of both independent and small team performance on a variety of algorithm, optimization, simulation, and software related tasks. The position will be mainly focused on supporting our Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customer with 3-4 days a week onsite at the customer facility in Colorado Springs, CO working in a team environment.
Benefits of Working at OptTek
Base 36-hour, 4-day work week
Comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, disability benefits, a matched 401(k) and more
Open Paid Time Off Policy
Tuition reimbursement program
Qualifications:
An M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical or scientific field
The ability to understand customer challenges and requirements, develop creative and efficient approaches to model and analyze problems, and design and implement algorithmic and software solutions to solve them
Five or more years of professional experience developing algorithms and models in Java, Python, or a related object-oriented language
The ability to design and validate robust algorithms and the flexibility to adapt to changing customer requirements and problem definitions
Experience working in a collaborative environment and the ability to document and convey algorithm designs and optimization formulations to others
Experience solving problems using metaheuristics, mathematical programming, and AI/ML including supervised, unsupervised, and/or reinforcement learning
Experience with constructive modeling and simulation
The ability to interact with customers, identify opportunities for new business, and seek strategic partnerships
Compensation: $135K–$200K USD
See the full job post and apply at https://www.opttek.com/2026/01/senior-scientific-analyst-dev...
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