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# Software Engineer 3 - Python/C/C++/RF/Bash/Hardware

- **Company:** Captivation Software
- **Location:** Cape Saint Claire, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, AWK (Programming Language), Bash Shell, Boolean Algebra, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Software Engineering, Web Services, Sed (Programming Language), Scripting, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e1a27a68-f71c-4911-bfdc-c861ceaa81c5

## About the Role

* Fifteen (15) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
 * Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree., * General Python scripting and large Python systems design/development
 * C/C++ systems design/development
 * Scripting languages (Bash, awk, sed, powershell)
 * RF Signals Familiarity

Desired Skills:

 * STM32 microcontroller software development experience
 * Familiarity with STM32CubeMX, STM32CubeIDE, STM32CubeProgrammer, STM32CubeMonitor)
 * Work with Raspberry Pi4, 5 series products
 * Hardware solutions breadboarding, debug and related tools (multimeter, etc)
 * Familiarity with silicon digital logic devices (demux, mux, gating, etc)
 * RF Signals analysis tools, test tools, and their usage (FieldFox, Spectrum analyzer)
 * Customer AI web services (both networks)

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

## Description

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country., Captivation Software is looking for a senior level software engineer who will be assisting with daily responsibilities.