Software Engineer - Active Clearance | Sarasota, FL

MRSL Real-Time Systems Laboratory Inc; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MRSL is seeking a Software Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to join a focused, small, highly technical team in Sarasota, FL. You will contribute to design, development, deployment, and maintenance of signal processing and scientific software systems supporting customer mission requirements.

The role requires professional software development experience in Python and/or C/C++, in a Linux environment, with strong problem-solving abilities and collaboration in a small-team setting. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 2-5 years of professional software development experience with design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Working experience with Python and/or C/C++ in a Linux environment.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, install, support, and maintain software applications and services for customers.
• Develop solutions that enhance mission collection and exploitation capabilities.
• Design, implement, test, troubleshoot, and deploy scientific and mission-focused software.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, DSP engineers, and other technical team members.
• Support the integration and maintenance of software within Linux-based environments.
• Apply sound software engineering practices to produce reliable, maintainable, high-quality solutions.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Linux

Machine Learning

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

X-Midas

Job description

Software Engineer - Active Clearance | Sarasota, FL

Category Engineering

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Sarasota, FL

Number of Openings 1

Req Number ENG-26-00014

Position Requirements

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance and hands‑on experience in software development, digital signal processing, signals analysis, or communications systems. The ideal candidate combines solid programming skills with a working understanding of signals, a high degree of initiative, and the ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies. Experience developing machine learning models is a strong plus.

This is an opportunity to join a focused, employee‑owned company and work as part of a small, highly technical team alongside Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engineers. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance of signal processing and scientific software systems supporting customer mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 2-5 years of professional software development experience, including experience with design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Working experience with Python and/or C/C++ in a Linux environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and programming skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, small‑team technical environment.
• Ability to learn new technologies, tools, and technical concepts quickly.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to the requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Software engineering best practices, including configuration management, code reviews, automated testing, and modern development workflows.
• Hands‑on development of machine learning models, including data preparation, model design, training, and evaluation, using frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience applying ML to signal or RF data is especially valuable.
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
• X-Midas.
• Experience with DevSecOps best practices
• Development of scientific, signal‑processing, or mission‑oriented software systems.

Job Duties

The Software Engineer will:

• Design, develop, enhance, install, support, and maintain software applications and services for our customers.
• Develop solutions that enhance or expand customer mission collection and exploitation capabilities.
• Design, implement, test, troubleshoot, and deploy scientific and mission‑focused software.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, DSP engineers, and other technical team members.
• Support the integration and maintenance of software within Linux‑based environments.
• Apply sound software engineering practices to produce reliable, maintainable, and high‑quality solutions.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve software quality, performance, and end‑user satisfaction.

About the Organization

MRSL is an employee‑owned company with its headquarters in Sarasota, FL. MRSL also has offices in Monterey, CA and Dayton, OH as well as several employees located at customer facilities in the US and around the globe. MRSL has deep experience in signal processing application and common services development for the National agencies of the Intelligence Community (IC) and the Department of Defense. We develop and deploy multiple applications and system infrastructures for use in client mission operations.

MRSL specializes in the development of mission‑oriented signal processing algorithms, applications, and associated services for our customers. MRSL excels in the design, development, and deployment of signal processing applications using the X-Midas framework, since we evolve and sustain this framework for the entire community of the IC contractors. MRSL employs engineers and researchers who specialize in cutting‑edge signal processing technologies, system and software design, life cycle support, signal analysis, communications and software development.

MRSL proudly offers highly competitive wages and benefits. We offer a business casual atmosphere with a team‑oriented environment. MRSL is looking for candidates with a solid academic background in engineering/science with good hands‑on programming skills, a high degree of drive and dedication, ability to learn quickly and who works well with others.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.