RF Front-End Cyber Software Engineer
$146,000–$234,000 year
On-siteFort Meade, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Analyze mission requirements and architect scalable software for RF SIGINT collection, processing, and visualization systems. Design and implement new UI features, dashboards, and workflows that integrate real-time data flows with back-end services and signal processing pipelines. Develop, test, and deploy mission-critical software on Linux, UNIX, and Windows baselines while optimizing algorithms for time-sensitive operational demands. Lead senior technical teams, enforce engineering standards, and modernize legacy code to adapt to evolving hardware and mission needs. Monitor system functionality to ensure performance metrics are met and recommend emerging technologies to enhance mission capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- 15 years experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs of equivalent scope/complexity
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (4 additional years SWE experience may substitute the degree requirement)
- 5+ years hands-on experience with RF SIGINT systems, operations, or mission toolchains
- 9+ years designing, coding, testing, and debugging software on: Microsoft Windows (XP or later)
- 9+ years designing, coding, testing, and debugging software on: UNIX/Linux (Solaris 8+, Red Hat Linux)
- 10+ years of senior-level development experience with: Java & Spring Framework
- 10+ years of senior-level development experience with: JavaScript / TypeScript
- 10+ years of senior-level development experience with: React (or similar front-end frameworks)
- Experience integrating and optimizing software in distributed, data-intensive, or signal-processing environments
- Experience leading or mentoring software teams
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (mandatory)
- Knowledge of secure coding, IC/DoD standards, and mission accreditation constraints
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with modern DevSecOps tools and platforms: Docker, Kubernetes
- Experience with modern DevSecOps tools and platforms: RabbitMQ
- Experience with modern DevSecOps tools and platforms: Apache Tomcat
- Experience implementing UI components for real-time systems or geospatial/temporal visualization
- Familiarity with SIGINT data formats, RF metadata, or electronic warfare workflows
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, or cloud-hosted mission systems
Additional Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (mandatory)
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