Senior RF/DSP Software Lead (TS/SCI Poly)

VTG; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

VTG is seeking a highly experienced Senior RF Software Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and optimization of DSP/ RF software in mission-critical government environments. You will work with C++, Python, and Linux, applying advanced DSP techniques and mathematical modeling to build high-performance, real-time solutions.

The role requires 12+ years in DSP algorithm development and software engineering, with a strong track record in real-time processing and system-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college.
• Twelve (12) years of experience as a DSP Algorithm Developer, supporting complex software development and signal processing projects.
• Twelve (12) years of software development experience using C++, Linux, Python, or similar development technologies.
• Hands-on C++ development experience within the last ten (10) years.
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming and Linux-based software development.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, implementing, and optimizing complex DSP algorithms.
• Experience developing high-performance software for computationally intensive or real-time processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance software applications using C++, Python, and Linux-based development environments.
• Design and implement complex algorithms that meet strict timing, computational resource, performance, and interface requirements.
• Develop software solutions for processing-intensive analytics, large-scale datasets, real-time systems, and advanced algorithm development.
• Apply mathematical models and scientific analysis to evaluate software performance, predict system behavior, and validate engineering solutions.
• Analyze user and system requirements to establish software design specifications, functional requirements, and performance standards.
• Modify and enhance existing software to correct defects, improve performance, support new hardware, and implement additional functionality.
• Develop and optimize complex database interfaces and queries to support data processing and analysis requirements.
• Integrate software components into new or existing systems, hardware platforms, and operating environments.
• Develop, execute, and review software testing procedures to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with system requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to evaluate technical requirements, system limitations, hardware/software interfaces, and performance constraints.
• Support software installation, system integration, and operational testing to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Evaluate opportunities for software reuse and integration of COTS and GOTS solutions.
• Conduct software performance analysis and implement improvements to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor or team lead throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to software engineers and development teams.
• Lead software design reviews, code reviews, testing activities, and technical discussions.
• Oversee software development activities to ensure deliverables meet established technical requirements, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify technical challenges, recommend solutions, and support engineering decisions.
• Perform quality control reviews of software deliverables and ensure adherence to established development processes.
• Develop, review, and maintain software architecture documentation, technical specifications, design documentation, and testing reports.
• Recommend and implement improvements to software development methodologies, documentation standards, and engineering best practices.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

DSP algorithms

High-performance computing

Real-time processing

Education

B.S. in Eng/CS

Job description

VTG is seeking a highly experienced Senior RF Software Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and optimization of DSP/ RF software in mission-critical government environments. You will work with C++, Python, and Linux, applying advanced DSP techniques and mathematical modeling to build high-performance, real-time solutions.

The role requires 12+ years in DSP algorithm development and software engineering, with a strong track record in real-time processing and system-level