Software Engineer (On-site), No C2C, Secret Clearance ...

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer to develop Software Defined Radio (SDR) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) applications within advanced government reference architectures. This role focuses on building multi-threaded, real-time, embedded, low-latency software in a Linux environment while working within established architecture guidelines such as GRA and/or Big Iron frameworks. This is an opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical systems where performance, precision, and architecture compliance are essential.Key Responsibilities Develop SDR and DSP applications aligned to GRA and/or Big Iron architecture guidelines Design and implement multi-threaded, real-time, embedded, low-latency software in Linux Develop and maintain software using C/C++ and Python Work within containerized environments using Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, and Helm Implement Container Network Interfaces (CNI) Integrate communication frameworks such as gRPC and Pub/Sub technologies (NATS, ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ, etc.) Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure architecture and performance requirements are met Required Skills Strong experience developing multi-threaded, real-time, embedded software in Linux Proficiency with C/C++ and Python Experience with container technologies: Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Helm Knowledge of Container Network Interfaces (CNI) Familiarity with gRPC and Pub/Sub frameworks (NATS, ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ, or similar) Experience developing DSP and SDR applications Active Secret Clearance. Preferred Skills Knowledge of AMS-GRA, OMS-UCI, and/or Big Iron software frameworks Experience working within government reference architectures Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree and a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience Preferred Experience Prior DoD work within Government Reference Architecture or Big Iron Architecture environments Benefits: Health Insurance 401k Pay Range: $89.00 - $94.00 per hour (Depending on experience and qualifications) By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from HEPCO, Inc and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Created: 2026-03-04