RF Software Engineer

VTG is seeking an RF Software Engineer to help design, develop, implement, and optimize advanced Radio Frequency (RF) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software solutions for mission-critical government systems. This onsite role in Hanover, MD focuses on algorithm development, high-performance RF signal processing, and integration of COTS and GOTS technologies with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, implement, and optimize RF and DSP algorithms for advanced signal processing applications.
• Develop high-performance software for RF signal detection, analysis, processing, and exploitation.
• Create algorithms for high-throughput processing, low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), higher-order modulation, and adaptive modulation techniques.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance software applications using C++, Python, and Linux-based development environments.
• Analyze RF signal characteristics and build software algorithms to improve processing performance and efficiency.
• Modify and enhance existing software and firmware to support evolving technical and operational requirements.
• Integrate and adapt Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) technologies to meet specialized government needs.
• Develop, test, debug, and validate RF signal processing software to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance.
• Optimize software algorithms for computational efficiency, high-throughput processing, and overall system performance.
• Produce technical documentation covering software architecture, signal processing models, algorithms, and implementation methodologies.
• Communicate complex RF and DSP algorithm details to engineering teams to support integration, reuse, and ongoing development.
• Collaborate across RF engineering, software development, systems engineering, and other technical stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in technical design reviews, software testing, troubleshooting, and system integration activities.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen with TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 4 years of experience developing DSP algorithms on projects using similar software development processes.
• 4 years of software development experience using C++, Linux, Python, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrated experience working in Linux-based development environments.
• Formal training or demonstrated proficiency in C++ programming within Linux environments.
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing DSP algorithms for signal processing applications.
• Understanding of RF signal processing principles, including low SNR, higher-order modulation, and adaptive modulation.
• Experience developing, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting software applications and algorithms.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts, document algorithm designs, and collaborate effectively with engineering teams.

Technologies

• C++
• Python
• Linux
• DSP
• RF
• Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS)
• Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS)

Compensation and Sign-On Bonus

• Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.