Captivation Software
Posted 1d ago

Software Engineer 3 - Python/C/C++/RF/Bash/Hardware

Captivation Software
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
$130k-$270k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • designing systems
  • developing software
  • analyzing signals
Requirements
  • Requires 15 years of software engineering experience
  • A computer science degree or four additional years of experience
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance with favorable polygraph, and U.S. citizenship. Python and C/C++ required
Technical tools mentioned
PythonCC++BashawksedPowerShellSTM32STM32CubeMXSTM32CubeIDESTM32CubeProgrammerSTM32CubeMonitorRaspberry Pi 4Raspberry Pi 5multimeterFieldFoxSpectrum analyzer

Job description

Build to something to be proud of.


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.

 

Description


Captivation Software is looking for a senior level software engineer who will be assisting with daily responsibilities. 

 

Requirements


Security Clearance:

  • 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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Fifteen (15) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Skills:

  • General Python scripting and large Python systems design/development
  • C/C++ systems design/development
  • Scripting languages (Bash, awk, sed, powershell)
  • RF Signals Familiarity

Desired Skills:

  • STM32 microcontroller software development experience
  • Familiarity with STM32CubeMX, STM32CubeIDE, STM32CubeProgrammer, STM32CubeMonitor)
  • Work with Raspberry Pi4, 5 series products
  • Hardware solutions breadboarding, debug and related tools (multimeter, etc)
  • Familiarity with silicon digital logic devices (demux, mux, gating, etc)
  • RF Signals analysis tools, test tools, and their usage (FieldFox, Spectrum analyzer)
  • Customer AI web services (both networks)

 

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits


  • Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
  • Above Market Hourly Rates
  • $3,600 HSA Contribution
  • 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

 

About Captivation Software

Provides specialized software engineering for the intelligence and defense communities.

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