Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Solutions Architects to design, develop, and test emulators for SPARC-based flight computers and other flight hardware.
- Work closely with flight and ground software engineers to integrate emulation capabilities with existing development and test workflows.
- Optimize applications to meet strict performance requirements. Ensure all solutions are thoroughly designed, documented, and tested.
- Use and contribute to CI/CD pipelines to encode quality within the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Collaborate with team members and leads to achieve project milestones.
- Adhere to applicable corporate processes & standards to ensure quality, compliance, and security.
Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years experience in high-performance C++ applications software engineering within Linux environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with equivalent experience
- US Citizenship is required. Candidate must also participate in a background screen.
- Ability to document and communicate software designs
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- A passion for learning and staying current with industry trends
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with emulator development, especially RISC/SPARC architectures Experience with RTEMS or other Real-time OS (RTOS)
- Experience with serial data communication protocols (MIL-STD-1553, RS-422)
- Socket programming experience (TCP/UDP)
- Experience with embedded systems, space vehicle flight software or ground systems
- Familiarity with asynchronous programming concepts
- Experience in other programming languages such as Python
- Strong Continuous integration/Continuous delivery techniques (CI/CD)
- Ability to obtain a DoD clearance
Application Deadline: September 14, 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.
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).
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in high-performance C++ application software engineering within Linux environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- US citizenship
- Participation in a background screening
- Ability to document and communicate software designs
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Emulator development experience, especially with RISC or SPARC architectures
- Experience with RTEMS or another real-time operating system
- Experience with serial communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553 and RS-422
- Socket programming experience using TCP or UDP
- Embedded systems, space vehicle flight software, or ground systems experience
- Familiarity with asynchronous programming concepts
- Experience with Python or other programming languages
- Strong continuous integration and continuous delivery experience
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance
SMX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SMX and has not been reviewed or approved by SMX.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Salary ranges are publicly listed on many postings and a pay transparency statement clarifies how location, contract, and credentials influence offers. This visibility helps set clear expectations around compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — About four weeks of PTO plus 11 paid federal holidays are highlighted in careers materials. Paid military leave on some roles further expands time‑off coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 5% and immediate vesting is called out in role descriptions. Traditional and Roth options support long‑term savings.
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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.
