RF Software Engineer 1
Markon Solutions4 months ago
Annapolis Junction, MD, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$160k - $170k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement RF and DSP algorithms for signal exploitation and analysis.
- Develop high-performance software for low-SNR, higher-order modulation, and adaptive modulation signals.
- Implement software solutions using C++, Python, Linux, and related technologies.
- Modify and enhance software and firmware to integrate COTS and GOTS products.
- Optimize algorithms for throughput, accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and mission stakeholders.
- Document algorithm designs, processing models, and implementation approaches.
- Support software integration, testing, debugging, and deployment.
- Participate in Agile development activities, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph for the customer.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
- At least four years of experience developing DSP algorithms on projects of similar scope and complexity.
- At least four years of software development experience using C++, Python, Linux, or comparable programming languages.
- Experience designing and implementing RF or DSP algorithms for signal processing or signal exploitation.
- Experience modifying or integrating COTS and GOTS software solutions.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Preferred experience with low-SNR, higher-order modulation, adaptive modulation, RF signal analysis, SIGINT, communications signal processing, waveform exploitation, high-throughput or real-time processing, Intelligence Community mission systems, Git, Jira, and Agile development.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, training and tuition assistance, paid time off, and holidays.
- The position supports a Fort Meade customer and remains open until filled.
About Markon Solutions
Markon Solutions provides cyber, digital transformation, and critical intelligence consulting services to U.S. federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community. The privately held firm delivers technology-enabled services such as red teaming, software engineering, and secure infrastructure support across classified programs. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it operates as a government contractor focused on national security missions and enterprise IT modernization.