Software Engineer (Test) (5045) (Boulder, CO) (Secret)

Outside Analytics is a proud subsidiary of SMX, marking an exciting collaboration that enhances our collective capabilities to deliver cutting-edge digital transformation solutions.

Are you interested in the next generation of Space Force Remote Sensing capabilities? At Outside Analytics we're on the ground floor of helping across the future remote sensing ecosystem across 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.

FORGE-MDPAP is the next generation missile warning processing system for the US Space Force. The MDPAP Visualization team leverages web based, Unreal Engine, and backend data ingest and manipulation technologies to seamlessly present in-depth real-time sensor and event data visualization and analytics information to Space Force Guardians to prosecute a "no-fail" mission.

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong Python skills and experience with testing tools such as Cucumber, Behave and Playwright to work on the FORGE MDPAP program as part of the Visualization subsystem team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high-quality code to build automation frameworks, tools, and scripts to test applications, enhancing software quality from the design phase.

• Work independently and collaboratively with the development team to deliver complex features end to end

• Contribute to containerized, distributed microservice architectures, including development, deployment, and testing

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance required: Secret. The position requires the ability to obtain an interim DoD Secret clearance. Ability to get an interim or active DoD Secret clearance or higher. Due to the clearance requirement, U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must also agree to participate in a background screen.

• 5+ years experience.

• Strong proficiency in Python, including modern language features and best practices.

• Hands-on experience with microservice architectures and distributed systems.

• Experience writing and maintaining automated tests using pytest or similar frameworks.

• Experience with behavior driven development tools such as Cucumber and Behave.

• Experience with end-to-end web testing tools (eg: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress)

• Professional experience working in Linux environments.

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

• Experience with Agile software development methodology.

• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence.

• Familiarity with Gitlab, Gitlab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes and Helm Charts.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer with expertise in Python or C++.

• Domain experience with remote sensing systems or ground architectures, especially experience with OPIR sensor processing.

• Experience working on “badge-less” engineering teams on a large National security contract.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Interim or Active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher.

Application Deadline: March 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:
$103,100—$171,800 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).