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Are you interested in the next generation of Space Force Remote Sensing capabilities? 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 customer's 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.
We have an immediate opportunity for a talented Systems Engineer – Technical Lead who is excited to apply their talents to our customer's challenging project and one who will thrive in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a recognized professional with hands-on expertise and an excellent understanding of engineering processes supporting large, National defense, Agile software development programs. You will lead a team of system and software engineers, working within a fast-paced environment delivering the infrastructure and end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence.
Position location is on-site in Boulder, CO, 5 days per week.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide engineering leadership and defining the engineering baseline for development teams which include prime and other subcontractors team members.
- Develop and implement systems engineering processes.
- Design architectures for remote sensor data processing systems.
- Ensure work products meet program requirements.
- Ensure development work products are aligned with the engineering baseline.
- Coordinate with customer representatives, program managers, engineering leadership, software developers, and other members of the systems engineering team.
Required Skills & Experience
- Clearance Required: Secret This position requires the ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance. Interim or Active DOD Secret clearance or higher is preferred. 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 Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or another relevant field
- 10+ years of professional experience in a systems or software engineer position
- 3+ years of professional experience in a technical lead position
- Experience leading “badge-less” engineering teams on a large National security contract
- Excellent organization skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
Desired Skills & Experience
- Domain experience with remote sensor systems or ground architectures, especially experience with OPIR sensor processing
- Experience with general tools such as Excel, MS Project, and Powerpoint
- Interim or Active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher
Application Deadline: May 26, 2025
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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.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$17,100—$273,700 USD
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.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
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