Senior Systems Engineer (Secret) (4141)

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Boulder, CO
124K-206K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology
The Role
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop operational visualization solutions for satellite ground systems. Key responsibilities include systems engineering analysis, defining requirements, conducting technical reviews, and testing software to ensure mission-critical capabilities are met.
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Outside Analytics has recently become a proud subsidiary of SMX, marking an exciting collaboration that enhances our collective capabilities to deliver cutting-edge digital transformation solutions. 

We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to be a part of the successful development of an integrated satellite ground system critical to national security. You will be a key member of a software development team defining and delivering operational visualization solutions to Space Force Guardians to prosecute an intense real-time warning mission. 

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. If you have a desire to play a role in defining the future, you have a place with us. 

The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment where they can solve challenging engineering problems, a desire to work directly with customers and users, and the ability to inform and guide product development with a systems mindset. 

The MDP/AP Visualization team uses a flexible combination of program structured model-based systems engineering, Human Factors/UI design artifacts, as well as internally defined engineering and architecture artifacts to define the system.  Our approach is grounded in the belief that the systems engineering process should serve the mission and user and not propagate process for process’s sake.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As a Senior Systems Engineer you will: 

  • Work as an integrated part of a development team with daily coordination with human factors engineers, UI/UX designers, and software engineers to ensure full delivery of mission critical capability.
  • Provide systems engineering analysis and products supporting the Visualization subsystem software development team including:
    • Subsystem requirements and functional decomposition use cases
    • Architecture and design structure and behavior
    • Internal and External interface definition
    • Test cases that demonstrate completed capability
  • Conduct or support technical reviews such as the following:
    • Working groups and hands-on assessments with current mission users
    • Technical interchange meetings with customer representatives, program systems engineering, and other subsystems to define necessary capability.
    • Lead Epic kickoffs to ensure alignment of the whole development team on capability to be delivered
    • Test the software in collaboration with others on the team to validate and verify the specified functionality.

Required Skills & Experience 

  • Secret clearance or ability to obtain
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, or computer science or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline and 7+ years of experience 
  • 5+ years of experience specifically in a systems engineer role on a U.S. government program I Detail oriented
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordinating between program managers, software developers, and other systems engineers 

Desired Skills & Experience 

  •  Previous experience in OPIR mission space

Application Deadline:  March 10, 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:

$123,800$206,300 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.


All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information.  

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

Top Skills

Systems Engineering
The Company
HQ: Hollywood, MD
1,413 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts.

Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face.

SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements.

Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.

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