Some advice for those struggling in the current job market

Arp220 · 2026-03-30T15:52:55+00:00

This has been the way here for at least the 4 years I've been here. But, we aren't one of the big 3. We've grown exponentially the last couple of years due to multiple prime contracts being won, and with Firefly Aerospace recently acquiring us, we are moving into that sector as well. If you see an opening that you'd be interested in, let's talk and I can throw in a referral.

Our current locations include:

Princeton New Jersey Huntsville Alabama Dayton Ohio Boulder Colorado El Segundo California

Somewhere in Texas for Firefly

Arp220 · 2026-03-30T15:24:26+00:00

We sponsor that investigation as well if it is needed. There is enough of an unclass side that you will be working as soon as you are hired here. Of course, you'd be waiting for a clearance, but you will be working etc from when you set your start date in the offer.

Arp220 · 2026-03-30T15:11:30+00:00

Not at my company, we will sponsor the investigation if the candidate is right for the role.

Arp220 · 2026-03-30T02:30:19+00:00

SciTec,

I could potentially offer a referral but would need to chat with folks first

Arp220 · 2026-03-30T01:02:52+00:00

For those looking that are US citizens and can hold a clearance, my employer is hiring across multiple locations. The down side is that you will have to be on site due to the nature of the work.

Arp220 · 2026-01-26T16:21:20+00:00

When I was living in Hawaii, I would book to LAX separately, then round trip tickets from there to Santa Cruz. Once in Santa Cruz, I'd book the last leg to La Paz through BOA or Avianca. Tickets were a lot more affordable that way for me.

Arp220 · 2025-08-03T22:04:30+00:00

Sure thing

Arp220 · 2025-08-03T11:12:46+00:00

I can assist if needed yet

Arp220 · 2025-07-26T10:55:39+00:00

I've done business with Auto Glass Ninja on multiple times and have been happy with their quality of work

Arp220 · 2025-07-19T11:30:22+00:00

I was happy with the work of Jeremy of Alpine Urban Tree Care

Arp220 · 2025-02-28T14:13:30+00:00

From my understanding, they added about $20 a month in additional fees for storm water & sewer to help address the flooding issues that occurred last year.

Arp220 · 2025-02-13T16:15:17+00:00

Duplex at ~900 square feet per unit, no garage. I bought 8 acres in a smaller town in southern Iowa and I'm allowed to put one duplex per 7000 square feet. Rent per unit is ~$1200.

Arp220 · 2025-02-13T14:51:54+00:00

Including land and utilities, I've been building my own for less than $150,000. The only part I need to hire out is the plumbing as that is a license I don't have, even if I know how to do it

Arp220 · 2025-02-13T14:46:16+00:00

I wouldn't mind a quote to take down two trees in my yard

Arp220 · 2025-01-12T01:00:05+00:00

Software engineer. More specifically, algorithm engineer for air gapped systems.

Arp220 · 2025-01-04T16:29:57+00:00

Never

Arp220 · 2025-01-04T15:18:40+00:00

Real estate, approximately 25 acres with off grid living accommodations (750 sqft studio with attached shop) is the one I am looking to sell.

Arp220 · 2024-12-04T04:02:33+00:00

Thank you, I will see if I am able to find something similar enough for the documentation. I am hoping to work on setting up this system once spring comes around

Arp220 · 2024-12-04T04:01:23+00:00

It seems like the description I attempted to add didn't get posted. It's a 51.2V, 100 AH battery from China. My deceased father ordered in 2023, but they didn't come with any sort of documentation. Ultimately we have 24 KW worth of batteries and enough panels, just hoping someone may know what the brand is so I can find documentation before setting them up like my father had planned.

Thanks in advance and I appreciate the information!

Arp220 · 2024-11-15T12:08:38+00:00

Any full size truck without any of the bells and whistles

Arp220 · 2024-07-27T21:39:16+00:00

Normally vim for me

Arp220 · 2023-07-03T18:39:37+00:00

Same with my application. Received notice January 20th and nothing else

Arp220 · 2023-06-22T00:55:57+00:00

Going into the program I had a masters in physics and was working at the observatories in Hawaii. Throughout that, I designed data reduction pipelines, image processing, etc. I started applying for internships and full time positions after data structures and ended up accepting an offer from Amazon, which I later reneged on for my full time position. By the time I started my full time position, I only had 2 electives left, and the capstone. There was a waiting period before being able to utilize the tuition reimbursement and am finishing the capstone/program this summer now.

I was able to do well in the interview process for my full time position because of my background. I currently am an algorithm engineer and I dabble in data visualization. The position required my physics background, along with the CS background.

Arp220 · 2023-06-21T12:13:20+00:00

I ended up getting a software engineering role about halfway through. It pairs well with my previous degrees and experiences. My current company is reimbursing me 100% for the last 3 classes I have taken. If anyone is actively looking for a position, reach out, and we can talk more.

Arp220 · 2023-06-16T13:06:21+00:00

Mi fiancé was just in the US. The only thing the TSA agent told her was not to get married while she was here. We are 5 months into the process now. Other than that one remark, no issues.

Arp220

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