Senior/Principal R&D Computer Science - Advanced RF Applications, Onsite

About the role

The Advanced RF Applications department (5376) is seeking a highly motivated experienced career Software Engineer to join the department and contribute to research, development, troubleshooting, field testing, production, and delivery of advanced RF/microwave systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate emerging technologies and prototype, architect, design, and implement software solutions that balance mission needs, technical constraints, and program objectives.
• Improve the reliability, performance, maintainability, and usability of existing software systems.
• Troubleshoot, enhance, and maintain deployed software solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, designers, product managers, and stakeholders to communicate progress, share technical results, and support project execution.
• Develop test plans, execute test activities, and analyze field-test data.
• Support the implementation and optimization of signal processing algorithms and related software tools.

Requirements

• The selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance and SCI clearance, which may require completion of a polygraph examination.

Desired Qualifications

• A Graduate degree in Computer Science or a highly related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and delivering complex software systems using modern software engineering practices and tools, with the ability to make sound architectural and technical decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, including mentoring engineers, providing technical direction, and leading small multidisciplinary teams to successfully achieve shared objectives.
• A commitment to continuous learning, technical excellence, and advancing the capabilities of both the team and the organization.

Additional Qualifications

• Commitment to continuous professional growth and development.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 3-4 trips per year).
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) organizations, missions, or customers is desirable.
• Active DOE Q security clearance or equivalent and the ability to acquire and maintain an SCI clearance and additional accesses.