Senior Software Engineer/Research Scientist

Lyntris is a defense technology company that connects sensing to action across the connected battlespace. Lyntris brings together the talents of Accelint and Vitesse teams under one mission, with each contributing deep expertise within their domain. Combining differentiated hardware, software and mission expertise, Lyntris helps customers sense threats, make sense of complex conditions and act with greater speed, precision and confidence in contested environments.

Lyntris supports U.S. and allied defense organizations across every branch — including Navy, Army, Air Force, Space Force and allied partners — spanning strategic, operational and tactical missions and every domain: Space, Air, Land, Sea and Cyber. With more than 200 active defense programs, Lyntris works at every level of the mission, from national command authority to the tactical edge.

Solutions are designed by operators who understand the mission, engineered for the conditions that degrade or defeat standard systems, and built on an open, modular architecture that integrates into existing programs without requiring them to start over. Lyntris moves faster than the traditional defense cycle — with integrated design, build and test capabilities in-house — and delivers systems that sustain and endure long after initial fielding.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply strong mathematical and engineering knowledge to support advanced algorithm development, including work involving probability and statistics, estimation theory, machine learning, graph theory, and optimization techniques.
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using object-oriented design principles and C++, preferably within Linux-based environments.
• Develop and prototype algorithms and software solutions using MATLAB, Python, and TensorFlow to support AI/ML and data processing applications.
• Utilize modern development and DevOps tools, including GitLab, Docker, and Podman, to manage version control, containerization, and deployment workflows.
• Perform in-depth troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical evaluation to resolve technical issues and improve system performance.
• Engage effectively with customers and internal teams to provide technical leadership, foster collaboration, and support business development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Sufficient mathematical and/or engineering understanding to support advanced algorithm development (such as experience with or coursework in probability and statistics, estimation theory, machine learning, graph theory, and/or optimization techniques)
• Expertise in C++, preferably in a Linux environment
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills needed to support customer interactions, team leadership, collaboration, and business development

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree, thesis work, and/or engineering experience in areas related to tracking and fusion, probabilistic reasoning, or machine/deep learning
• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, TensorFlow
• Experience with gitlab, docker, podman
• Program management and/or technical leadership experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to aid in technical presentations, proposal writing, etc.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Clearance Requirements

Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.

EEOC & Know Your Rights

Lyntris companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. For more information about your rights, please review the "Know Your Rights" poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Know your Rights: English Spanish

Pay Scales & Benefits

The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.

Benefits include…

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional HSA and FSA
• Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program

The pay range for this role is: $165,000-195,000 USD per year (San Diego, CA)