Software Engineer (SIGNALS) - Level 02 - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Annual training reimbursement

Technology allowance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Constellation Technologies, Inc. in Maryland seeks a software engineer to work on software-defined radio architectures and RF signal processing under a federal contract, using Python, Linux, and model-based design tools.

Requirements: US citizenship, TS/SCI with active polygraph, 12+ years of experience, and a BS in CS or related field (or 4 extra years in lieu of the degree); experience with SCM tools like GIT, ClearQuest, Trac, or Subversion is required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required for this position.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph within the last five years.
• Minimum 12 years of direct/relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Experience with RF concepts, Fourier transforms, filtering, and digital signal processing.

Skills

US Citizen

TS/SCI clearance

Active polygraph

12 years experience

BS in CS or related field

RF experience

Experience substituting degree

Software defined radio

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

GIT

ClearQuest

Trac

Subversion

Python

Eclipse IDE

Google Protocol Buffer

MATLAB

SIMULINK

Job description

Software defined radio architectures (e.g. SCA, REDHAWK, or GNU), commercial wireless standards, geolocation techniques, software configuration management tools (e.g. GIT, Clearquest, Trac, or Subversion), Python, Eclipse IDE, Google Protocol Buffer, model-based design (e.g. Matlab, SIMULINK), service oriented architecture, and Linux OS.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph (last polygraph must be within the last five (05) years)
• Twelve (12) years of direct/relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline (i.e. Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) from an accredited college or university is required
• Four (04) years of additional relevant experience on projects with similar processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Experience on projects with a focus on Radio Frequency (RF) to include experience with Fourier transforms, filtering, communications theory, digital modulation, error control coding, signals analysis tools (e.g. WVT, DVT), and digital signal processing (e.g. adaptive beamforming/ filtering, demodulation)
• Experience with Software defined radio architectures (e.g. SCA, REDHAWK, or GNU), commercial wireless standards, geolocation techniques, software configuration management tools (e.g. GIT, Clearquest, Trac, or Subversion), Python, Eclipse IDE, Google Protocol Buffer, model-based design (e.g. Matlab, SIMULINK), service oriented architecture, and Linux OS

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Write software using C++, Java; suggest other languages as needed to solve problems
• Advanced understanding of the Linux operating system
• Identify problems in any part of an RF collection and processing system to include hardware, software, databases
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequence of design
• Design / implement complex signal processing algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get‑Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The pay range for this job, with multi-levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.