Software Engineer

At Amentum, this onsite role at Fort Meade offers a clear path to impact critical SDR software across Linux environments, with strong DevSecOps practices and hands-on work with Python, GNU Radio/REDHAWK, Kubernetes, and RF satellite knowledge. Expect a collaborative, security-minded culture that supports professional growth, a competitive compensation package, and comprehensive benefits. A TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems such as analytics pipelines, novel algorithms, large data handling, real-time processing, and business information systems, aligned to documented requirements.
• Contribute both individually and as part of a team while reviewing and testing components for design adherence and documenting results.
• Resolve software defect reports and apply appropriate software development methodologies for the environment.
• Provide input on system design decisions, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and use of COTS/GOTS where suitable.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python applications for software-defined radio technologies, with focus on GNU Radio-like and REDHAWK frameworks.
• Use Helm to manage and deploy SDR-related services within Kubernetes environments, ensuring scalable operation.
• Collaborate with security teams to integrate security throughout the development lifecycle, including threat modeling and automated testing.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, integration, and deployment activities.
• Containerize applications with Docker to ensure consistent development, testing, and production environments.
• Manage source code with Git, applying effective branching, pull requests, and code reviews to maintain quality.
• Leverage RF signal processing knowledge, particularly for satellite signals, to inform SDR application design.
• Partner with product management, QA, and operations to gather requirements, troubleshoot, and deliver user-focused solutions.
• Document code, processes, and architecture to support knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Stay current with SDR, RF communications, and DevOps trends and advocate for practical industry practices.

Requirements

• Translate user requirements into concrete software design and performance specifications.
• Debug existing software and resolve defects, with attention to quality and maintainability.
• Recommend improvements to documentation and development process standards.
• Design and code new features or modify existing software to meet needs.
• Integrate software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for databases or repositories as needed.
• Write or review software and system documentation to support ongoing maintenance.
• Act as team lead at the appropriate level for the project lifecycle in use.
• Design or implement complex database interfaces and queries as required.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet performance and functional standards.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Analyze performance standards and user requirements to drive solutions across systems.
• Modify existing software to fix errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
• Design and modify software using scientific and mathematical methods to predict outcomes.
• Implement timing- and resource-constrained algorithms; ensure quality control and documentation improvements.
• Oversee one or more software teams to align work with development process constraints.
• Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to derive requirements and identify limitations and interfaces.
• Coordinate software installation and monitor operation to meet specifications.

Technologies

• Python
• GNU Radio
• REDHAWK
• Helm
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Git
• Jenkins
• GitLab CI
• CircleCI
• Linux

Clearance

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Job details

• Location: Fort Meade, MD (onsite)
• Job type: Full-time
• Salary: USD 147,392 - 253,000 per year
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Experience: Minimum 14 years

Location and work setup

• Work location: In person at Fort Meade, MD 20755
• Ability to commute: Fort Meade, MD 20755 (Preferred)
• Ability to relocate: Fort Meade, MD 20755 (Preferred, relocate before starting)

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• Overtime

Application questions

• Do you have 14 years of software engineering experience?
• Do you have experience with Python?
• Do you have experience working on Linux?
• Do you hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph?