Software Engineer (5711) (Boulder, CO) (Secret)
Backend Software Engineer at SMX's Space and Intelligence unit, on-site 4 days a week in Boulder, CO, building space-ground data processing systems for national defense. Day to day: writing Python services, deploying with GitLab/Docker/Kubernetes/Helm, and applying DoD security standards; requires Secret clearance eligibility and U.S. citizenship.
- Compensation
- $125K–$145K / yr
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Ability to obtain an Interim DoD Secret clearance or higher; U.S. citizenship required
- Must agree to participate in a background screen
- BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or another relevant field
- 4+ years of professional software engineering experience creating performant solutions using Python
Nice to have
- Familiarity with GitLab, GitLab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes and Helm Charts
- Familiarity with other development languages and tools such as C++, Rust, TypeScript, JavaScript, React
- Experience with Agile software development methodology
- Experience with tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Experience working on 'badge-less' engineering teams on a large National security contract
- Domain experience with remote sensing systems or ground architectures, especially OPIR sensor processing
Full description
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 Software Engineer who enjoys working on the backend particularly using Python. They have hands-on experience and an 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.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deploy features.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code particularly using Python
- Utilize Gitlab, Gitlab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes and Helm Charts for deployments.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure optimal performance.
- Utilize Jira for project management and tracking.
- Apply DoD standards and protocols to ensure compliance and security.
Required Skills & Experience
- Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain - Secret. This position requires the ability to obtain an Interim DOD Secret Clearance or higher. Due to the clearance requirement, U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate also must agree to participate in a background screen.
- BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or another relevant field
- 4+ years of professional experience as a software engineer focusing on creating performant solutions using Python
Desired Skills & Experience
- Familiarity with Gitlab, Gitlab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes and Helm Charts.
- Familiarity with other development languages and tools such as C++, Rust, TypeScript, JavaScript, React
- Experience with Agile software development methodology.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence
- Experience working on “badge-less” engineering teams on a large National security contract.
- Domain experience with remote sensing systems or ground architectures, especially experience with OPIR sensor processing.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026