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

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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:

$125,000—$145,000 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.

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).

The proposed salary for this position is: 125000 - 145000 USD

About the company

Outside Analytics develops and deploys software and analytics for national-security space missions, turning raw sensor data into actionable intelligence. Its products cover the full space-domain data lifecycle, including processing, visualization, and testing, for DoD, the Intelligence Community, and commercial space entities. Key offerings are SOFA (a government-owned mission data processing system for the Space Force), Deneir (an extensible ISR and Space Domain Awareness visualization platform), Argus (early detection and tracking for Army drone missions), and Dolos (a digital twin ecosystem for algorithm development with sensor data). The company differentiates itself through a specialized focus on space-domain intelligence, mission-critical, field-ready tools, and deep government relationships, culminating in its acquisition by SMX to expand its footprint in the space market.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.9M

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

December 2025 FORGE EOS work extends OA’s missile-warning relevance into 2026.
The 2024 DAVE and $25 million TAP Lab awards validate OA’s productized software.
SMX’s September 2025 C3.ai partnership expands OA’s secure AI deployment pipeline.

What critics are saying

OA depends on Space Force programs; a single recompete can cut revenue fast.
SciTec controls the 2025 FORGE EOS subcontract; OA lacks prime-contract leverage.
SMX integration risks dilute OA culture; talent exits would cripple classified delivery schedules.

What makes Outside Analytics unique

Outside Analytics built DAVE and SOFA for Space Force mission-data processing.
Ben Tarr still leads OA’s remote-sensing division inside SMX since November 2023.
OA’s 80-plus Colorado engineers specialize in real-time processing, visualization, and digital-twin workflows.

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Nov 16th, 2023

Smx Announces Acquisition Of Outside Analytics

HERNDON, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SMX, a leader in next-generation mission support, digital transformation and IT solutions, today announced the acquisition of Outside Analytics (OA), a trusted software engineering and data analytics partner within the National Security Space community. OA architects and delivers software, analytics, and visualization solutions to address data-driven challenges in the increasingly complex National Security and commercial space-based ecosystem. Operating from the “Front Range” of Colorado, one of the fastest growing high-tech sectors in the U.S., Outside Analytics’ highly skilled engineers and scientists support the entire space-based technical data lifecycle, from sensor first light to ongoing operations and maintenance. OA adds to SMX valuable new national security space market clients as well as advanced capabilities including software engineering, sensor data processing, and data analytics and visualization. OA has also played a central role in developing open framework architectures to bring modern software engineering approaches to legacy space mission priorities

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