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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Shadowgate Partners, Inc.
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, 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
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9132954/software-engineer

## About the Role

* 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 clearance, with willingness to obtain an FS Poly while working
 * 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 Full Scope polygraph after start.

## 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


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