We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared) with deep experience in real-time systems, communications, and RF-related applications to support a high-priority mission within the Intelligence Community.
This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in low-latency, high-throughput environments and has experience building full-stack solutions that interface with complex hardware or signal-based systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop high-performance, real-time software systems using C/C++ and Python
Build and maintain full-stack applications supporting mission workflows and data processing
Work on communications systems involving signal ingestion, processing, and distribution
Optimize systems for low-latency and high-throughput performance
Integrate software with RF-based or hardware-adjacent systems
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders in Agile environments
Support deployment, testing, and troubleshooting in classified environments
Required Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance (or higher)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
20+ years of software engineering experience
Strong expertise in:*
C/C++ (systems-level development)
Python (SWORD or similar mission frameworks)
Full-stack development
Experience with real-time or near real-time processing systems
Background in communications systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with RF systems, signal processing, or SIGINT-related work
Familiarity with low-level system optimization and concurrency
Experience supporting IC or DoD mission environments
Exposure to distributed systems or modern containerized environments
What Sets This Role Apart:
Direct support to mission-critical, operational systems
Highly technical team working on complex, real-world problems
Strong compensation on a stable, long-term program
Opportunity to work at the intersection of software, hardware, and signals
Numbers & Facts
Location
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Skills
Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
C Programming Languageunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
Communication Systemsunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Concurrencyunmatched
Data Processingunmatched
Distributed Computingunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
High Throughputunmatched
Integrated Circuits (ICs)unmatched
Intelligence Communityunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Radio Frequencyunmatched
Realtime Communicationsunmatched
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)unmatched
Signal Processingunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Testingunmatched
Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
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