DSP Software Engineer (I-1/2/3)
Legato, LLC2 months ago
Annapolis Junction, MD, USAEntry Level / Mid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$160k - $250k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, and enhance software and DSP algorithms for processing and analyzing complex signals.
- Develop and implement DSP algorithms in software and modify and enhance existing software and firmware.
- Analyze requirements and develop software and performance requirements.
- Debug and correct defects in complex software and algorithms.
- Design algorithms that meet functional, timing, resource, and interface constraints.
- Integrate and test software and algorithms in existing systems and operating environments.
- Perform performance analysis and optimization.
- Evaluate hardware/software tradeoffs and document and explain developed models and algorithms.
- Collaborate with software, systems, and hardware engineers throughout the development lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline with an emphasis on digital signal processing.
- Experience designing and implementing DSP algorithms in software.
- Experience with C++, Linux, Python, or similar development technologies.
- Strong understanding of signal-processing concepts, including low signal-to-noise ratio, higher-order modulation, and/or adaptive modulation.
- Experience developing, modifying, debugging, integrating, and testing complex software or algorithms.
- Ability to clearly document and explain developed models and algorithms to technical team members.
- Level 1 requires four years of DSP algorithm development and four years of relevant C++, Linux, Python, or similar development experience.
- Level 2 requires seven years of DSP algorithm development and seven years of relevant C++, Linux, Python, or similar development experience.
- Level 3 requires twelve years of DSP algorithm development and twelve years of relevant C++, Linux, Python, or similar development experience, including C++ work within the last ten years.
- A master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two years of required experience.
- Four years of additional relevant DSP/RF software experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree.
- TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required.
- IAT Level II or DoD 8570-compliant certification such as Security+ is preferred for the senior-level position.
- Experience with performance-intensive software and timing, resource, or interface constraints is beneficial.
Benefits
- Salary range of $160,000-$250,000 depending on experience.
- Up to two days of telework is possible.
- Individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits.
- At least four weeks of paid time off, including one week of sick leave.
- Eleven federal holidays off.
- 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule.
- Opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.
About Legato, LLC
Legato, LLC delivers systems, software, network, and cybersecurity engineering services to U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense programs, primarily around Fort Meade. The privately held firm, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, operates a government contracting model focused on cleared technical talent and mission support. Roles often require TS/SCI with polygraph, reflecting its work on classified programs and intelligence analysis.