Signal Software Engineer (RC-2)

Legato, LLC recruiters ([email protected]) would love to speak with you regarding the following position: Signal Software Engineer in Fort Meade, MD.

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Salary Range: $190,000-$210,000, depending on experience. 

We are seeking:

A Signal Software Engineer develops, maintains and enhances signal processing software (detectors, demodulators, protocol processors, etc). They will  analyze user requirements to derive oft-ware design and performance requirements. Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features. Debug existing software and correct defects. Describe various signal processing techniques. Identify various digital modulation techniques. Integrate existing software into new or modified system or operating environments. Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards. Develop/implement algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards. Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components. Write/review software and system documentation. Develop software solutions, confer with user or system engineers. Analyze systems flow, data usage and work process. Investigate problem areas. Modify existing software to correct error, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance. Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design. Use signal processing algorithms to convert a signal. Design signal processing software based on sparse documentation. Design/ implement complex signal processing algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints. Perform quality control on products. Write software using C++ Java; suggest languages as needed to solve problems. Advanced understanding of the Linux operating system.  Confer with system engineers and software engineers to derive software requirement and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.  Develop and maintain software framework to enable efficient processing of data. Identify the source of problems in a Radio Frequency (RF) processing system and associated systems in an enterprise architecture. Implement recommendation for improving documentation and software development process standards

Our minimum requirements for this role:

• C++ or Java development experience


• Experience with software defined radio architecture (SCA, RedHawk, or4 GNU), software configuration management tools (GIT, Clearquest, Trac or Subversion) and model-based design (Matlab, SIMULINK)


• Experience with commercial wireless standards geolocation techniques, PYTHON, Eclipse IDE, Google Protocol Buffer, service orientated architecture and Linux OS


• Shall have at least seven (7) years of work experience on a project with a focus on Radio Frequency (RF) to include experience with Fourier transforms, filtering, communications theory, digital modulation, error control coding, signals analysis tools (e.g. WVT, DVT), and digital signal processing (e.g. adaptive beamforming/ filtering, demodulation).


• A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required. Four (4) years of equivalent experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree for a total of eleven (11) years of experience

About Your New Company
Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees, aggressive compensation, and upward mobility possibilities.
We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits. A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave. Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.