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Signals Processing Engineer 3 - DSP/MATLAB/C/C++/Linux/Python
full-time•Annapolis Junction•$130k - $270k
About this role
<div class="content-intro"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">Build to something to be proud of.</strong></span></h1>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Captivation Software is looking for a senior level signals processing engineer who will assist with daily responsibilities to support the program. </span></p>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Responsibilities</span></h1>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Provides concise explanation of developed models to allow other team members to understand/utilize models or algorithms for processing signals of interest.</li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Develops, tests, and implements digital signal processing algorithms for satellite communication systems.</li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Collaborate with infrastructure engineers and software engineers to integrate DSP software into overall system architecture</li>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Requirements</span></h1>
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<h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Security Clearance:</span></h3>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen</span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Minimum Qualifications:</span></h3>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ten (10) years experience as a DSP Algorithm developer is required.</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university is required</li>
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<h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Required Skills:</span></h3>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">RF signals analysis</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated experience coding C/C++ and Python</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Able to design, develop and implement systems within a Unix/Linux environment</li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with message queue implementation/communication</li>
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<h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Desired Skills:</span></h3>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Digital Signal Processing background with strong understanding of satellite communications system design and theory with implementation of concepts into software</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with DSP hardware and software development tools such as DSP processors, development kits, and IDEs</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with FPGA, microcontroller, or ASIC design</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with implementation and integration of SDR technologies into virtual (VMWare) and containerized (Docker/K8) environments</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with Development Suites (MATLAB, X-Midas, etc.)</span></span></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em><strong>This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.</strong></em></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Benefits</span></h1>
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<li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Above Market Hourly Rates</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">$3,400 HSA Contribution</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">6 Weeks Paid Time Off</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D</span></li>
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What you'll do
- The Signals Processing Engineer will develop, test, and implement digital signal processing algorithms for satellite communication systems. They will also provide explanations of developed models to facilitate understanding among team members.
About Captivation Software
Build something to be proud of.
Captivation is focused on engineering digital solutions for mission makers. We deliver software engineering expertise across a broad spectrum of disciplines, collaborating to solve problems with the agility and efficiency of a small business.
Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution.
Captivation is a small, developer-oriented company that embraces the progressive attitude you would expect at a tech startup. We value transparency in the employer-employee relationship, and aim to empower our team through a flattened company structure.
We actively pursue the most interesting work the Intelligence Community has to offer. Our team works with leading software technologies to create awesome solutions for happy clients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Captivation Software pay for a Signals Processing Engineer 3 - DSP/MATLAB/C/C++/Linux/Python?
Captivation Software offers a competitive compensation package for the Signals Processing Engineer 3 - DSP/MATLAB/C/C++/Linux/Python role. The salary range is USD 130k - 270k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Signals Processing Engineer 3 - DSP/MATLAB/C/C++/Linux/Python do at Captivation Software?
As a Signals Processing Engineer 3 - DSP/MATLAB/C/C++/Linux/Python at Captivation Software, you will: the Signals Processing Engineer will develop, test, and implement digital signal processing algorithms for satellite communication systems. They will also provide explanations of developed models to facilitate understanding among team members..
Is the Signals Processing Engineer 3 - DSP/MATLAB/C/C++/Linux/Python position at Captivation Software remote?
The Signals Processing Engineer 3 - DSP/MATLAB/C/C++/Linux/Python position at Captivation Software is based in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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