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ARKA Group, LP

Senior Software Algorithm Engineer (TS/SCI) {S}

ARKA Group, LP, King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19406

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ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview Senior Software Algorithm Developer, responsible for supporting the development of algorithms in a multitude of disciplines from Signal/Image Processing, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Satellite Communication (SATCOM), and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT). As a technical lead, you will guide a team of developers to see these algorithms from prototype to operations.

We welcome applicants at varying experience levels. Candidates may be considered for sign‑on bonuses consistent with skills and experience levels. In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you. We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates. This is an on‑site position located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Leading a small software development team consisting of researchers, software algorithm developers, and full‑stack/cloud‑native developers to implement a multitude of algorithms which solve a broad set of challenges for our various customers and their domains

Applying knowledge of data structures and algorithms to create efficient solutions to our customers’ needs

Using cloud services to deploy software solutions

Reviewing relevant publications to understand and apply cutting edge concepts to defense and commercial applications

Writing technical documentation supporting code, program capabilities, and user‑guides

Required Qualifications

BS in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or any other relevant STEM fields

Experience leading an interdisciplinary team of researchers and software developers

Effective communicator with the ability to write and present technical reports

Experience with any of the following languages: Python, C/C++, Java, or Rust

Experience developing algorithms in any one or more of the following domains: Signal/Image Processing, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Satellite Communication (SATCOM), and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)

5+ years of software development experience preferably developing algorithms for high performance computing

An Active TS/SCI Clearance

Willingness to obtain a Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph if required in support of our customer

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or any other relevant STEM fields

Experience with Linux

Familiarity with using AWS cloud computing resources such as EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.

Experience with any of the following additional languages: C#, Go, or R

Experience with popular computational libraries: OpenCV, Boost, Eigen, Dlib, etc.

Experience with source code version control systems

Experience implementing algorithms on the GPU in Python or C++ using CUDA and other CUDA libraries

Experience in application deployment, virtualization, and containerization

Experience working with various Remote Sensing datasets (e.g. EO/OPIR/SAR images, passive RF, etc.)

Experience developing modeling and simulation environments or developing OpenAI Gym environments for Reinforcement Learning problems

Location King of Prussia, Pennsylvania – situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia, offering an urban feel and local attractions.

What We Offer

Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages

Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts

401k retirement plan with industry‑leading company contributions

3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events

13 paid holidays

Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs

Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance

Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability insurance

4 weeks paid Parental Leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements This job operates in a professional office environment. The employee routinely uses hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remains stationary for extended periods of time. Ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 40 lbs is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance.

Visa Restrictions No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre‑employment Screenings Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre‑employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

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