Real-Time Embedded C++ Engineer — Secret Clearance

Space Programs; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

SMX is seeking an Embedded C++ Software Engineer in Broomfield, CO to join a small, mission‑driven data processing team. You will develop high‑reliability C++ applications for real‑time embedded systems, optimize performance, and collaborate with engineers to meet demanding SWaP constraints.

The role emphasizes hands‑on design, testing, and documentation, with opportunities to work directly on challenging remote sensing data and customer solutions.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance (ability to obtain Secret)
• 8+ years of experience in high performance C++ applications in Linux
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with equivalent experience
• Knowledge of embedded systems and hardware acceleration concepts
• 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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Solutions Architects and Algorithm Engineers to develop and optimize C++ applications for real‑time mission data processing signal chains.
• Work with remote sensing data providers to characterize data and tune signal processing chains for specific targets.
• Contribute to a robust, repeatable signal processing architecture.
• Engineer solutions for low SWaP deployments such as Versal ACAP devices.
• Ensure all solutions are designed, documented, and tested.
• Use and contribute to CI/CD pipelines to encode quality within the SDLC.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project milestones.
• Adhere to DoD processes and standards to ensure quality, compliance and security.

Skills

C++

Linux

Real‑time

Embedded

Documentation

Git

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Git

Vitis

Vivado

Versal ACAP

Job description

SMX is seeking an Embedded C++ Software Engineer in Broomfield, CO to join a small, mission‑driven data processing team. You will develop high‑reliability C++ applications for real‑time embedded systems, optimize performance, and collaborate with engineers to meet demanding SWaP constraints.

The role emphasizes hands‑on design, testing, and documentation, with opportunities to work directly on challenging remote sensing data and customer solutions.