Signals Software Engineer (RC-2)

legato; Maryland; On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Minimum of four weeks paid time off

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Legato in Annapolis Junction, MD, is looking for a Signals Software Engineer to develop and enhance signal processing software. The role requires a minimum of seven years of experience and proficiency in C++, Java, and Linux. You'll lead software development teams and ensure adherence to design requirements.

The position offers a generous benefits package, including health, vision, dental benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) employer match.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years experience as a signal software engineer.
• Experience with processing systems.
• Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo, Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance signal processing software.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Lead software development teams ensuring process constraints are met.

Skills

C++

Java

Linux

Software-defined radio architecture

Python

Jenkins/Bamboo

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

11 years total experience if no degree

Job description

Position: Signals Software Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Security Clearance

TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Salary

$190,000 - $210,000, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance signal processing software.
• Work individually or as part of a team.
• Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results.
• Resolve software problem reports.
• Utilize appropriate software development and design methodologies for the environment.
• Provide input to software components of system design, including hardware/software trade‑offs, software reuse, and requirements analysis from system level to individual components.
• Analyze user requirements to derive design and performance requirements.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Describe various signal processing techniques.
• Identify various digital modulation techniques.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified system or operating environments.
• Recommend improvements for documentation and software development process standards.
• Develop and implement algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Write/review software and system documentation.
• Develop software solutions and confer with user or system engineers.
• Analyze systems flow, data usage, and work processes.
• Investigate problem areas.
• Use scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
• Use signal processing algorithms to convert a signal.
• Design signal processing software based on sparse documentation.
• Lead one or more software development teams, ensuring work meets constraints of the software development process.
• Design and implement complex signal processing algorithms requiring strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints.
• Perform quality control on products.
• Write software using C++, Java, and other languages as needed.
• Provide advanced understanding of the Linux operating system.
• Collaborate with system engineers and software engineers to derive requirements and understand project limitations, capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Develop and maintain software framework to enable efficient data processing.
• Identify the source of problems in a processing system and associated systems in an enterprise architecture.
• Implement recommendations to improve documentation and software development process standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with C++, Java, and Linux.
• Experience with processing systems.
• Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo, Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment (preferred).
• Desired experience with software‑defined radio architecture (e.g., SCA, REDHAWK, GNU), software configuration management tools (Git, ClearQuest, Trac, Subversion), Python, model‑based design (e.g., Matlab, Simulink), service‑oriented architecture, and Linux OS.
• At least seven (7) years’ experience as a signal software engineer.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field, or four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree for a total of eleven (11) years of experience.

Benefits

Legato offers a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits; a minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off, including a week of sick leave; 11 federal holidays; and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. Referral benefits or bank hours may be earned if the contract allows.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.