SDR Software Engineer

Signalscape; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and Vision

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Educational benefits

Matching 401-k plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness and Accide

Health Care Support Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Signalscape seeks a Linux-focused software engineer to develop applications for software‑defined radio. You will implement Python-based solutions, integrate GNU Radio workflows, and drive DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines, containerizing with Docker, and handling RF signal processing for Wi‑Fi and IoT technologies. This on‑site Cary, NC role requires US citizenship and a security clearance path.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python for software development within a LINUX environment.
• Strong understanding of GNU Radio framework.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools- Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI.
• Proficient in Docker for containerization.
• Familiarity with RF signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test applications using Python for software‑defined radio, focusing on GNU Radio‑like framework.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, integration, and deployment processes.
• Leverage Docker for containerizing applications.
• Apply understanding of RF signal processing, specifically related to Wi‑Fi and IOT technologies.
• Maintain thorough documentation for code, processes, and architecture to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices.

Skills

Python

GNU Radio

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Docker

RF signal processing

SDR front-end wiring

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Linux

Job description

Cary, United States | Posted on 08/07/2026

Since 1997, Signalscape™ has supplied engineering services and products used by our country’s security, intelligence, defense, and law enforcement services to combat crime, fight terrorism, and provide for homeland security. Headquartered in the technology-rich Research Triangle area of North Carolina, Signalscape has become a premier provider of specialty wireless systems and our expertise includes audio, video, and data transmission systems for mission critical applications.

Signalscape’s custom mission solutions include Cellular Communications, Wireless Systems, Software Defined Radio, TTL Systems, Remote Sensing, Cyber, and Video/Imaging Systems.

Our design services include Custom System Design, Software Development, Hardware Design, RF/Antenna Design, Rapid Prototyping, Manufacturing/Test, Certification Services, and Project Management.

Job Description

Signalscape has supplied engineering services and productsused for defense, intelligence, and law enforcement services to combat crime,fight terrorism, and provide for homeland security. In our 20+ years,Signalscape is proud of becoming a premier provider of specialty wirelesssystems including audio, video, and data transmission systems formission-critical applications.

Our expertise ranges from miniature single board solutionsfor one-time mission critical applications to fully integrated intelligenceplatforms. Our design services span many disciplines, including custom systemdesign, software development, hardware design, RF/antenna design, rapidprototyping, manufacturing/test, certification services, and projectmanagement.

We value the time and efforts of our employees. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation, and an extensive benefits package.

This role will develop applications in a Linux environment, emphasizing the integration of DevSecOps practices. The ideal individual will have experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Git, as well as an understanding of RF signals, particularly those related to Wi‑Fi and IOT technologies.

• Design, develop, and test applications using Python for software‑defined radio, focusing on GNU Radio‑like framework
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, integration, and deployment processes
• Leverage Docker for containerizing applications
• Apply understanding of RF signal processing, specifically related to Wi‑Fi (802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax), Zigbee, Z-wave, Bluetooth, LoRa (IOT technologies)
• Maintain thorough documentation for code, processes, and architecture to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python for software development within a LINUX environment
  
• Strong understanding of GNU Radio framework
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools- Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI
• Proficient in Docker for containerization
• Familiarity with RF signal processing
• Ability to wire SDR front‑ends for TX/RX (attenuators, filtering, gain, transmitters, antenna matching, etc.)
• Create testing framework utilizing technologies referenced above
• U.S. Citizenship Required: Due to the nature of this position and the requirement to obtain a U.S. government security clearance, only U.S. citizens are eligible.

This position will be on‑site in our Cary, NC office.

The salaryrange is $90,000 to $120,000/year.

The salary information is a general guideline only. Other factors are also considered, such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities, work experience, education/training, key skills, market and business considerations.

This position requires a Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph level.

Signalscape offers competitive benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental and Vision
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational benefits
• Matching 401-k plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Health Care Support Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Signalscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.