> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1428497-hardware-software-design-engineer-senior-fully-cleared-wit](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1428497-hardware-software-design-engineer-senior-fully-cleared-wit). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware/Software Design Engineer (Senior) - FULLY CLEARED wit - **Company:** Constellation Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Vivado, Information Technology - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9052791/hardwaresoftware-design-engineer-senior-fully-cleared-wit ## About the Role * Must be a US Citizen. * Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph (last polygraph must be within the last five (05) years) * Must have eight (08) years' experience as a HW/SDE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline (i.e. Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) from an accredited college or university is required. * Implement DSP and associated technical components in FPGA for code base integration. * Experience required for FPGA coding, Digital Signal Processing theory & application, Interfacing FPGA code with existing code bases and software * Knowledge of signal processing blocks and related DSP components, Linux OS, coding ability in C and C++ * Experience with Vivado required; experience with Epiq Solution PDK preferred ## Related Videos - [Perfect Pitch: Unveiling the Mathematical Symphony Behind a Guitar Tuner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1095-perfect-pitch-unveiling-the-mathematical-symphony-behind-a-guitar-tuner) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [The age of agency: When products start to think and act](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1925-the-age-of-agency-when-products-start-to-think-and-act) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)