Senior Software Engineer (5829) (Boulder, CO) (Secret)

Space Programs • Boulder, CO, CO

1d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SMX’s Space and Intelligence Business Unit develops, integrates, and operationally supports emerging space-ground systems across orbital regimes, including real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization. The Senior Software Engineer will focus particularly on backend development using Python and contribute to large National Defense Agile software development programs.

This position is onsite in Boulder, Colorado, five days per week. It requires an Interim DoD Secret Clearance or higher, U.S. citizenship, and participation in a background screen. The proposed salary range is $150,000–$180,000 USD.

Requirements

• Interim DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
• U.S. citizenship, due to the clearance requirement.
• Agree to participate in a background screen.
• BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or another relevant field.
• At least 9 years of professional software engineering experience focused on creating performant solutions using Python.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GitLab, GitLab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm Charts.
• Familiarity with other development languages and tools such as C++, Rust, TypeScript, JavaScript, and 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 experience with OPIR sensor processing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deploy features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, particularly using Python.
• Use 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.
• Use Jira for project management and tracking.
• Apply DoD standards and protocols to ensure compliance and security.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement
• Learning and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior