Software Engineer - DSP (Full Scope Poly)

Shadowgate Partners, Inc.
Fairfax, VA, United States
20 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$105,000.0 - $170,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) Software Applications Signals Intelligence Cyber Security Computer Engineering Software Debugging Linux Web Development Django Web Framework Java GUIs Python (Programming Language) MySQL
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Network Protocols Systems Development Life Cycle Web Application Security Signal Processing Software Engineering System Software Extensible Markup Language (XML) Flask (Web Framework) Information Technology X-midas

Job description

The Software Engineer will design and implement software systems with an emphasis on digital signal processing and secure web-based GUIs. Experience across all aspects of software design, implementation, testing, analysis, and debugging is expected., * Implement, deploy, and maintain cutting-edge signal processing systems

  • Develop secure interfaces and web-based GUIs to control, status, and monitor signal processing systems
  • Manage system software configurations and baselines

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong Python development experience in a Linux environment
  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
  • Willingness to travel OCONUS 2-3 times per year for 7-10 days per trip.
  • 4-15 years of experience

Preferred

  • Experience with JavaScript, XML, and MySQL
  • Web application development using Python and frameworks such as Django and Flask
  • Packaging and managing software applications with RPM and yum
  • Knowledge of network protocols, encryption, and cybersecurity
  • Experience in communications or SIGINT systems development and test
  • IASAE Level II certification
  • Knowledge of communications systems theory, with emphasis on analog/digital modulation and demodulation
  • Knowledge of signal processing algorithms and techniques
  • Experience with the X-Midas signal processing environment

Security Clearance

TS/SCI with the ability to obtain CI polygraph after start.

Benefits & conditions

Our Client offers an incredible benefits package including a 25% 401(k) company contribution, an additional 25% Individual Benefits Account (IBA) contribution covering health insurance premiums, 8 weeks of PTO, and 100% tuition and books reimbursement.

About the company

Shadowgate Partners is seeking a Software Engineer (DSP) for our client, a leading provider of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and specialized communications systems to the Intelligence Community, with over 40 years of deep expertise across strategic and tactical missions.

This role is 100% onsite at the client’s facility either in Fairfax, VA or Denver, CO. Must be willing to travel OCONUS 2-3 times per year for 7-10 days per trip.

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