Software Engineer (SIGNALS) - Level 02 - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc

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Columbia, MD on site Until 8/21/2026 12+ years exp First posted February 18, 2026 Last posted February 18, 2026
Job description
Software defined radio architectures (e.g. SCA, REDHAWK, or GNU), commercial wireless standards, geolocation techniques, software configuration management tools (e.g. GIT, Clearquest, Trac, or Subversion), Python, Eclipse IDE, Google Protocol Buffer, model-based design (e.g. Matlab, SIMULINK), service oriented architecture, and Linux OS.
 
Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph (last polygraph must be within the last five (05) years)
  • Twelve (12) years of direct/relevant experience
  • 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.
  • Four (04) years of additional relevant experience on projects with similar processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Experience on projects with a focus on Radio Frequency (RF) to include experience with Fourier transforms, filtering, communications theory, digital modulation, error control  coding, signals  analysis tools  (e.g. WVT, DVT), and  digital signal processing (e.g. adaptive beamforming/ filtering, demodulation).
  • Experience with Software defined radio architectures (e.g. SCA, REDHAWK, or GNU), commercial wireless standards, geolocation techniques, software configuration management tools (e.g. GIT, Clearquest, Trac, or Subversion), Python, Eclipse IDE, Google Protocol Buffer, model-based design (e.g. Matlab, SIMULINK), service oriented architecture, and Linux OS.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Write software using C++, Java; suggest other languages as needed to solve problems
  • Advanced understanding of the Linux operating system
  • Identify problems in any part of an RF collection and processing system to include hardware, software, databases
  • Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequence of design
  • Design / implement complex signal processing algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints
The benefits package:
• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:  
• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

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Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [email protected].

Compensation (from employer):
160000–186000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Design and develop RF signal processing systems using software defined radio architecture.

Job title

Software Engineer (SIGNALS)

Experience level

12+ years

Minimum experience

12+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

On-site in Columbia, MD with federal security clearance required.

Salary

$160k–$186k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

security clearanceTwelve years experienceradio frequencyFour years experience on RF projectsPythonLinuxGIT

Preferred skills

C++JavaLinux expertiseproblem solving in RF systemssignal processing algorithms

Specializations

radio frequencysoftware defined radiosignal processingRF hardware
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Columbia, MD, USA

On-site City
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