Sr SIGINT Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

 

We are seeking a Senior SIGINT Software Engineer to support the development and enhancement of advanced radio communications collection and signal exploitation systems. This role focuses on software development within Linux environments using C++ and Python, with a strong emphasis on Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Software Defined Radio (SDR), and SIGINT-related technologies.

The ideal candidate has deep experience supporting communications exploitation systems and developing high-performance software solutions for mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions supporting SIGINT radio communications collection systems
• Develop and enhance applications using C++ and Python within Linux environments
• Support Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies and applications
• Analyze and process wideband communications signals and related data streams
• Collaborate with engineers and technical teams to integrate software with communications exploitation systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and system performance issues
• Support testing, validation, and operational deployment of technical solutions
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to software design, system integration, and operational procedures
• Contribute to the modernization and optimization of communications collection and exploitation capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Must be fully cleared with a recent MD polygraph
• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Intelligence Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 17+ years of experience supporting SIGINT radio communications collection systems
• 12+ years of experience with wideband communications exploitation systems such as GLAIVE, TIDYTIPS, or SSEE-INC E/F
• Strong programming experience in C++ with some Python experience
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies
• Experience developing and supporting mission-critical technical systems

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with real-time signal processing systems
• Experience supporting RF communications analysis and exploitation environments
• Familiarity with modern SIGINT architectures and communications protocols
• Experience working in highly secure or classified operational environments
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Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements. 

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