Software Engineer L3 - TS/SCI with Poly required

EMTAK LLC$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance (or higher)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 20+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong expertise in C/C++ for systems-level development
  • Proficiency in Python, particularly for SWORD or similar frameworks
  • Experience with real-time processing systems
  • Background in communications systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-performance, real-time software systems using C/C++ and Python
  • Build and maintain full-stack applications for mission workflows
  • Work on communications systems for signal ingestion, processing, and distribution
  • Optimize systems for low-latency and high-throughput performance
  • Integrate software with RF-based or hardware-adjacent systems
  • Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders in Agile environments
  • Support deployment, testing, and troubleshooting in classified environments

Benefits

  • Direct support to mission-critical, operational systems
  • Join a highly technical team tackling complex, real-world problems
  • Strong compensation on a stable, long-term program
  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of software, hardware, and signals
Full Job Description
TS/SCI Sr Software Engineer (C++/Python | Real-Time/RF Systems) - Mission Critical

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared) with deep experience in real-time systems, communications, and RF-related applications to support a high-priority mission within the Intelligence Community.

This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in low-latency, high-throughput environments and has experience building full-stack solutions that interface with complex hardware or signal-based systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop high-performance, real-time software systems using C/C++ and Python
  • Build and maintain full-stack applications supporting mission workflows and data processing
  • Work on communications systems involving signal ingestion, processing, and distribution
  • Optimize systems for low-latency and high-throughput performance
  • Integrate software with RF-based or hardware-adjacent systems
  • Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders in Agile environments
  • Support deployment, testing, and troubleshooting in classified environments

Required Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance (or higher)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 20+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong expertise in:
    • C/C++ (systems-level development)
    • Python (SWORD or similar mission frameworks)
    • Full-stack development
  • Experience with real-time or near real-time processing systems
  • Background in communications systems

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with RF systems, signal processing, or SIGINT-related work
  • Familiarity with low-level system optimization and concurrency
  • Experience supporting IC or DoD mission environments
  • Exposure to distributed systems or modern containerized environments

What Sets This Role Apart:
  • Direct support to mission-critical, operational systems
  • Highly technical team working on complex, real-world problems
  • Strong compensation on a stable, long-term program
  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of software, hardware, and signals


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