Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (Secret to TS) (4846)at SMX(View all jobs) (https://www.smxtech.com/careers/)

Broomfield, CO

Are you interested in the next generation of Space Force Remote Sensing capabilities? The SMX Space and Intelligence (S&I) Business Unit (BU) is on the ground floor across the future remote sensing ecosystem for all orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO). We build, integrate, and operationally support our customers' emerging space-ground systems to include real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization. We are teamed with the most passionate companies in industry, dedicated to bringing best-of-breed capabilities to address our customers' most pressing needs.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer who is excited to apply their talents to our customer's challenging project and one who will thrive in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a recognized professional with hands-on expertise and an excellent understanding of engineering processes supporting large, National Defense, Agile software development programs. With a team of system and software engineers in a fast-paced environment you will be an integral part of Space System Command's Tools, Application, and Processing lab infrastructure software. The program will maintain and mature the government-owned TAP framework and the external messaging services.

Position location is hybrid, on-site in Broomfield, CO, up to 5 days per week. Occasional travel to Boulder. Secret level clearance is required with ability to obtain Top Secret.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deploy features.

• Write clean, maintainable, reusable, and efficient code in Python and/or C++.

• Develop in and deploy on Linux environments.

• Utilize Gitlab, Gitlab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes and Helm Charts for deployments.

• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure optimal performance.

• Apply DoD standards and protocols to ensure compliance and security.

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance Required: Secret with the ability to obtain Top Secret. Due to the clearance requirement, U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must also participate in a background screen.

• BS or advanced degree in Computer Science/Engineering or another relevant field.

• 8+ years of professional experience in a software engineer position using Python, C++.

• Familiarity with Gitlab, Gitlab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes and Helm Charts.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Strong understanding of distributed computing practices, networking, messaging, etc.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Domain experience with remote sensing systems or ground architectures, especially experience with OPIR sensor processing.

• Familiarity with remote sensing algorithms, for instance image signal processing, detection, and tracking.

• Experience with hardware accelerated computing using GPUs, FPGAs, etc.

• Experience with Agile software development methodology.

Application Deadline: January 12, 2026

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$123,900-$206,400 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).