Senior DSP Software Engineer TS/SCI
Job TypeDirect Hire
Compensation$150000 - $195000 / yr
Role Snapshot
CompanyConfidential Employer
LocationSarasota, Florida, USA
IndustryAerospace / Defense
Compensation$150,000 - $195,000 per year
Employment TypeFull Time/Direct Hire
Remote StatusNo Remote
Total Openings1
Work Experience5 - 20 years
Opportunity
Step into a Senior DSP Software Engineer role where your work directly strengthens national security. This confidential employer in Sarasota, Florida, needs a cleared professional to build and sustain the software systems that power intelligence missions. With a direct hire, full-time commitment, you’ll be part of a team that values technical precision and mission success above all.
In this position, you will design, develop, and maintain complex applications that process and analyze signals critical to the intelligence community. Every line of code you write, every system you deploy, and every enhancement you deliver will expand the customer’s ability to collect and exploit vital information. From troubleshooting low-level C/C++ routines to architecting scalable software solutions, your contributions will have immediate and lasting impact on operational outcomes.
The ideal engineer brings at least five years of hands-on software development experience, a deep comfort with Linux environments, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You are someone who thrives under mission pressure, writes clean and efficient code, and communicates effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Whether you’re debugging a real-time signal processing pipeline or mentoring junior staff, you approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset and an unwavering commitment to quality.
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to build a career with purpose at a company that recognizes top talent with competitive pay, stock options, and full relocation support. If you’re ready to apply your skills to protect the nation and advance your professional growth, don’t wait. Apply today and take the next step toward a role where your expertise meets excellence.
Non-Negotiables
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent STEM field is required
- At least five years of professional experience in software design, implementation, testing, and maintenance are mandatory
- Strong working knowledge of C/C++, along with proficiency in scientific programming languages such as Java, Python, PHP, Perl, or UNIX shell scripting, is essential
- Hands-on experience with Linux/UNIX environments and familiarity with CUDA/OpenCL or Oracle databases is required
- An active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is non-negotiable, and the candidate must be a U.S. citizen (no green card holders are accepted)
What's In It For You
- A competitive annual salary ranging from $150,000 to $195,000 reflects the seniority and clearance level of the role
- On top of base pay, you will receive company stock and a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage
- The employer fully supports relocation, making a move to Sarasota seamless for qualified candidates nationwide
- You will work on mission-critical projects that directly support national security and intelligence collection, giving your work deep purpose and impact
- This position offers the chance to collaborate with elite engineers in an environment that values continuous learning and technical excellence
- The role comes with job stability and growth potential within a respected organization serving the defense sector
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and enhance software applications and services that support intelligence collection and exploitation missions
- Perform installation, support, and ongoing maintenance of customer systems to ensure high availability and user satisfaction
- Participate on project teams, providing technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers
- Conduct code reviews and deliver constructive feedback to improve software quality and maintain coding standards
- Plan and execute research, development, or installation activities in line with engineering design and customer specifications
- Collaborate across teams to support both domestic and international product deployments and customer requirements
- Contribute to all phases of the software lifecycle, from requirements analysis through testing and deployment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and frameworks is highly preferred
- Familiarity with X-Midas, a widely used signal processing tool in the intelligence community, will set you apart
- A background in working with Oracle databases and writing efficient queries enhances application performance
- Knowledge of GPU programming using CUDA or OpenCL is a plus for high-performance computing tasks
- Prior work in the defense or intelligence community, particularly supporting SIGINT, COMINT, or ELINT programs, is advantageous
- An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering or computer science field is desirable
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices would be beneficial
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