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# Software Engineer (5710) (Boulder, CO) (Secret) at Outside Analytics

- **Company:** Outside Analytics
- **Location:** Boulder, CO
- **Compensation:** $150k–$180k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/outsideanalytics/jobs/8015272003

## Job description

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 Senior Software Engineer who considers working in Python as their “bread and butter”. They are a recognized professional with hands-on expertise and an excellent 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
- 9+ 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: $150,000—$180,000 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).

## About Outside Analytics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Outside Analytics provides operational software systems that transform raw remote sensing data into decision information, specializing in geospatial analytics, real-time processing, and detection/tracking for the aerospace and defense industry.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by SMX in November 2023; now a subsidiary of SMX Group)
- **Headquarters**: Broomfield, Colorado, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Ben Tarr (co-founder, now Executive Vice President of Remote Sensing at SMX); other co-founders not publicly listed.

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Aerospace & Defense, Geospatial Intelligence, Remote Sensing, Space Systems.
- Target customers: U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, Intelligence Community, and other government agencies (B2G).
- Mission or purpose statement: “To imagine, develop and deploy solutions that advance our people and our customer's missions.” [outsideanalytics.com](https://www.outsideanalytics.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Geospatial Analytics & Visualization**: Software for turning raw sensor data into actionable geospatial intelligence.
- **Time-Dominant Detection & Tracking**: Real-time processing and tracking algorithms for missile warning and other time-sensitive missions.
- **Remote Sensing Systems**: End-to-end systems for satellite and airborne sensor data ingestion, processing, and dissemination.
- **Satellite Ground Systems**: Ground segment software and infrastructure for spacecraft command, control, and data handling.
- **Real-Time Data Processing & Analytics**: High-performance, scalable software frameworks for processing overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) data.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (acquired by SMX; acquisition terms private).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue reported as approximately **$4.1 million** (LinkedIn estimate); Total funding raised before acquisition: **$1.05 million**. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/outside-analytics)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company SMX; strategic partner SciTec, Inc.; key customer U.S. Space Force (Space Systems Command).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Awarded a **$215 million** Deneir Analytics & Visualization Ecosystem IDIQ contract and Task Order 1 (October 2024). [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/10/29/2971390/0/en/Outside-Analytics-Awarded-215M-Deneir-Analytics-Visualization-Ecosystem-IDIQ-Contract-Task-Order-1.html)
  - Subcontractor on the **$259 million** FORGE Enterprise OPIR Solution (EOS) contract from the U.S. Space Force (December 2025). [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/12/09/2993509/0/en/Outside-Analytics-to-deliver-advanced-capabilities-to-accelerate-real-time-OPIR-data-processing-for-the-U-S-Space-Force.html)
  - Headcount growth of **4.5% year-over-year** (LinkedIn, ~59 employees).
  - Team of **80+ engineers and scientists** as per company website.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Domain Expertise**: Deep specialization in real-time OPIR data processing, missile warning, and space-based detection/tracking – a niche with high barriers to entry.
- **Trusted Relationship**: Supports high-risk, difficult U.S. Government missions; most positions require U.S. citizenship and security clearance, creating a loyal, vetted workforce.
- **Proven Track Record**: Multiple multi-hundred-million-dollar contracts with the U.S. Space Force demonstrate reliability and technical capability.
- **Parent Company Backing**: As a subsidiary of SMX, gains access to broader resources, past performance, and a larger customer network.

## Strategic Focus
- Modernizing and integrating operationally resilient ground processing solutions for the OPIR enterprise (legacy SBIRS and Next-Gen OPIR satellites).
- Scaling real-time data processing capabilities across GEO, Polar, MEO, and LEO constellations.
- Expanding within the SMX ecosystem to deliver end-to-end solutions for DoD and IC clients.
- Continued investment in geospatial analytics, visualization, and time-dominant detection/tracking technologies.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values of “Trust,” “Listening,” and “Big Thinking” drive collaboration and innovation in a mission-focused environment. [outsideanalytics.com/careers](https://www.outsideanalytics.com/careers)
- **Meaningful Work**: Directly supports national security – protecting the U.S. and its allies through space-based intelligence.
- **Work Policy**: Mix of on-site roles (Broomfield, CO; Tampa, FL; Washington, DC) and some remote positions (e.g., Business Development Manager). Most technical roles require in-person presence for classified work.
- **Benefits**: 401(k) with company match, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, STD/LTD, personal time off, holidays, and volunteer time. [outsideanalytics.com/careers](https://www.outsideanalytics.com/careers)
- **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on continuous learning (“Learn. Build. Deliver. Together.”), with a strong technical team (68% of staff in technical roles) and a flat-ish structure (41% senior-level, 20% other management).

## Sources
1. [outsideanalytics.com](https://www.outsideanalytics.com/)
2. [outsideanalytics.com/careers](https://www.outsideanalytics.com/careers)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/outsideanalytics](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/outsideanalytics)
4. [linkedin.com/company/outside-analytics](https://www.linkedin.com/company/outside-analytics)
5. [cbinsights.com/company/outside-analytics](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/outside-analytics)
6. [globenewswire.com – $215M contract](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/10/29/2971390/0/en/Outside-Analytics-Awarded-215M-Deneir-Analytics-Visualization-Ecosystem-IDIQ-Contract-Task-Order-1.html)
7. [globenewswire.com – $259M EOS contract](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/12/09/2993509/0/en/Outside-Analytics-to-deliver-advanced-capabilities-to-accelerate-real-time-OPIR-data-processing-for-the-U-S-Space-Force.html)

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