Software Engineer L3 - TS/SCI with Poly required

Emtak•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared) with deep experience in real-time systems, communications, and RF-related applications to support a high-priority mission within the Intelligence Community. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in low-latency, high-throughput environments and has experience building full-stack solutions that interface with complex hardware or signal-based systems.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance (or higher)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
20+ years of software engineering experience
Strong expertise in: C/C++ (systems-level development), Python (SWORD or similar mission frameworks), Full-stack development
Experience with real-time or near real-time processing systems
Background in communications systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF systems , signal processing, or SIGINT-related work
Familiarity with low-level system optimization and concurrency
Experience supporting IC or DoD mission environments
Exposure to distributed systems or modern containerized environments

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance, real-time software systems using C/C++ and Python
Build and maintain full-stack applications supporting mission workflows and data processing
Work on communications systems involving signal ingestion, processing, and distribution
Optimize systems for low-latency and high-throughput performance
Integrate software with RF-based or hardware-adjacent systems
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders in Agile environments
Support deployment, testing, and troubleshooting in classified environments