Software Defined Radio Development Engineer

Secmation•Linthicum Heights, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Secmation is seeking a Software Defined Radio Development Engineer with deep expertise in RF systems, military communications, and Software-Defined Radios (SDR). In this hands-on role, you will design, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions that enable secure communications and electronic warfare capabilities for mission-critical defense systems. You will work at the intersection of embedded cybersecurity, signal processing, and RF communications , collaborating closely with RF, hardware, and systems engineers to influence system architecture and technical direction while delivering high-impact solutions to government customers.

Requirements

U.S. citizen with an active DoD TS Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of progressive experience in embedded software development for RF, communications, or signal-processing-centric systems.
Strong experience developing software in Linux-based embedded environments
Deep technical expertise in communication systems, RF, and SDR frameworks , such as GNU Radio, REDHAWK, or similar platforms.
Experience with radio equipment modeling and simulation , including performance analysis and optimization.
Solid understanding of digital signal processing concepts , including modulation, error correction, adaptive techniques, and waveform optimization.
Hands-on experience working in Agile/DevOps environments , using tools such as Git, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize embedded software for advanced RF and communications systems, with an emphasis on SDR-based platforms.
Lead development and integration of signal processing algorithms, communication waveforms, and security features , ensuring performance, reliability, and mission readiness.
Collaborate across disciplines (RF, hardware, systems, integration, and test) to define software requirements and support secure, resilient system architectures for defense and industrial applications.
Drive hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, mission simulations, and field validation , troubleshooting complex system-level issues and improving end-to-end system performance.
Provide technical leadership within project teams , contributing to design reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting customer-facing technical discussions as needed.