Software Engineer (5489) (Boulder, CO) (Secret) at SMX

<div class="page" data-page-number="1" data-loaded="true"> <div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0">Are you interested in the next generation of Space Force Remote Sensing capabilities? The SMX Space and Intelligence (S&amp;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.</div> <div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0">&nbsp;</div> <div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0">We are seeking a <strong>Software Engineer </strong>with strong C++ and Unreal Engine skills and an interest in people management to work on the FORGE MDPAP program as part of the Visualization subsystem team.</div> <div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0">&nbsp;</div> <div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0"><strong>Position is on-site in Boulder, CO 5 days per week.</strong></div> </div> <p><strong>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design, implement, and maintain high-quality software aligned with program and project objectives.</li> <li>Work independently and collaboratively with the development team to deliver complex features end to end.</li> <li>Contribute to containerized, distributed microservice architectures, including development, deployment, and testing.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required Skills &amp; Experience</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li>This position requires an active Interim DoD Secret Clearance. Clearance required: Active DoD Secret. Due to the clearance requirement, U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must also participate in a background screen.</li> <li>5+ years of professional hands-on experience as a Software Engineer using C++.</li> <li>Proficient in Unreal Engine, including language features and best practices.</li> <li>Professional experience working in Linux environments.</li> <li>Ability to work onsite in Boulder, CO 5 days per week.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving, collaboration, communication and attention to detail skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Desired Skills &amp; Experience</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with other programming languages such as Python or Javascript/Typescript</li> <li>Experience with or interest in people management (up to 5 direct reports).</li> <li>Experience with Agile software development methodology and tools such as Jira and Confluence.</li> <li>Familiarity with Gitlab, Gitlab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes and Helm Charts.</li> <li>Domain experience with remote sensing systems or ground architectures, especially experience with OPIR sensor processing.</li> <li>Experience working on “badge-less” engineering teams on a large National security contract.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">November 30, 2026</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">#CJPost</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">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 &amp; development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.</span></p></div><div class="title">The proposed salary for this position is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$110,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$140,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><span id="message-body-1758638857922" class="fui-ChatMyMessage__body rcngbzt ___eyw0iv0 f10pi13n ftqa4ok f2hkw1w f8hki3x f1d2448m f1bjia2o ffh67wi f1j6vpng f1pniga2 f987i1v f1ffjurs f15bsgw9 f14e48fq f18yb2kv fd6o370 ffwy5si f3znvyf f57olzd f4stah7 f480a47 fs1por5 fk6fouc figsok6 fkhj508 f19n0e5 f9ijwd5 fzqqayd f10ostut f1o0qvyv f9ggezi f1xp5gbu f150uoa4 ffyari3 fo7qwa0 f16xkysk fxowb0n f11ghf3q f13aoclr flypziy f10kwr27 fquw1qa fftr39l f13lathq f15hsm81 f2ss68y ffb60jq f8nuap2 f13nk4fk f7jacry fq08z5q fd9af6s fr74w9q fcl9uv6 f13sm7pj f1u6qqly f16wpxbl faim3u9 f6cs3qo fa2w2z3 fd39nx6 f10gn8j9 frcqmxy f1w9ws4k f1ddxkqj fd10euv fvuz61 f1nbc6gw"><span id="content-1758638857922" class="fui-Primitive ___16zla5h f1oy3dpc fqtknz5 fyvcxda"></span></span></span></p> <div id="x_Signature"></div> <p>Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.</p> <p>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).</p></div>