SMX is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer (Mid-Senior) with demonstrated experience to perform Software/Systems Engineering for the sustainment phases of a project relative to mission planning software supporting aircraft and weapons systems.

In this role, you will join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community.

This is an onsite role providing support for our client at Patuxent River NAS, MD.

The Software Engineer will:

Analyze computer science, engineering, and other software engineering problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system design and development issues, or network concerns
Perform software management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, software architecture, throughput, real-time processing limitations, Cybersecurity and software safety
Analyze commercially available, open-source, government furnished and Contractor furnished software

Required Skills and Experience:

Clearance Required: Secret
BS or BA degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering from a college program with ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) certification.
At least five (5) years of software engineering experience to include:
- performing software requirements analysis
- software design
- software coding
- software integration and testing
Demonstrated experience in all phases of the software engineering lifecycle
Experience with modern software practices (DevOps) and configuration management tools
Demonstrated ability to identify complex problems, evaluate trade space opportunities, and develop solutions
Proficient in C++ or similar object-oriented programming language

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with the Tomahawk Weapons System
Experience in the DoD acquisition process

Application Deadline: 12/8/2025

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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:

$95,000—$170,900 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).

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