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.
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).
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