Software Engineer (5710) (Boulder, CO) (Secret)
Outside Analytics · Boulder, CO ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Software engineering
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- No
- Salary
- USD 150,000 – 180,000 / year
Outside Analytics · Boulder, CO ·
Space Programs · Boulder, CO
SMX · Boulder, CO
Space Programs · Boulder, CO
SMX · Boulder, CO
Senior Software Engineer building and operationally supporting DoD space-ground systems — real-time and sensor data processing and visualization — on-site in Boulder, CO four days a week. Day-to-day is Python-heavy development with GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm deployments, applying DoD compliance standards; requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
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.
SMX has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer who considers working in Python as their “bread and butter”. They are a recognized professional with hands-on expertise and an excellent understanding of engineering processes supporting large, National Defense, Agile software development programs.
Position location is at customer’s location, on-site in Boulder, CO, 4 days per week.
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Required Skills & Experience
Desired Skills & Experience
Application Deadline: November 30, 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.
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.
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).
SMX · Boulder, CO