Senior Signals Software Engineer

Leidos • Annapolis Junction, MD

2d • $131,300 - $237,350

About The Position

Kudu Dynamics, a Leidos Owned Company, is seeking a Senior Signals Software Engineer. This role is for individuals with a decade of experience in computer network operations, who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities within the USG arsenal. The team consists of hackers and engineers with extensive experience in research, development, and operations missions across various platforms including desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded systems. Kudu Dynamics is uniquely positioned to anticipate future threats and develop next-generation capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university with 12 years of experience, OR four (4) years of additional SSWE or equivalent experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Seven (7) or more years’ experience as a SSWE or equivalent on a project with a focus on Radio Frequency (RF).
• 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).
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with software-defined radio architectures (e.g., SCA, REDHAWK, GNU) and commercial wireless standards.
• Proficiency in software configuration management tools (e.g., GIT, Trac, Subversion).
• Familiarity with Python, Eclipse IDE, Google Protocol Buffer, and model-based design tools like MATLAB or SIMULINK.
• Knowledge of service-oriented architecture, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud deployment (e.g., AWS).
• Expertise in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, including libraries like React, Vue, or Angular.
• Experience working with REST APIs, WebSockets, and JavaScript 3D libraries (e.g.,Three.js is a plus).
• Background in Agile development teams and geolocation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications.
• Design, develop, and enhance software to add new features or improve existing functionality.
• Debug and resolve defects in software systems.
• Utilize signal processing techniques and digital modulation methods effectively.
• Develop software using C++ and Java within Linux operating systems.
• Integrate software into new or modified systems, ensuring seamless operation.
• Lead or participate in the development and execution of test procedures for software components.
• Write and review software and system documentation, providing recommendations to improve processes and standards.
• Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to design software solutions and predict outcomes.

Benefits

• Leidos pay range for this job level 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior