Software Engineer 571 at Freedom Technology Solutions Group (Annapolis Junction, MD)
Freedom Technology Solutions Group· Annapolis Junction, MD·
Job description
Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Software Engineer to support the enhancement, sustainment, and modernization of ground-based satellite geolocation systems. The ideal candidate will contribute to the full engineering lifecycle—from requirements development through deployment—delivering innovative software-based capabilities that advance critical mission operations.
As an entry level Software Engineer you will play a key part in developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. You will contribute to cutting edge development programs and designing new solutions while innovating RF signal processing applications and developing analytics, visualization and discovery tools.
This role requires you to integrate new and legacy software across a variety of hardware form factors as well as review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results and resolve software problem reports. The ideal candidate will provide specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Requirements
- Experience with Software-Defined Radio (SDR) programming
- Experience with geospatial processing
- Experience coding 2D and 3D image displays
- Experience with GitLab, GitHub, or similar version control tools
- Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar project management tools
Qualifications
- 9 Years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering/Administration or roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
- A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master’s Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.
- Active Security Clearance
- Proficiency working in Linux development environments
- Proficiency coding in Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript
What’s in It for You?
Flexible work environment
A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
A work-life balance you can count on
Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
The Benefits You Get with Freedom
Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
Competitive salary offerings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Fully paid life and disability
Annual logo wear allowance
Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status
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Why work at Freedom Technology Solutions Group
- Culture: Rated 4.5/5 on Glassdoor-style metrics (Work-Life: 4.6, Compensation: 4.5, Culture: 4.5, Career: 4.0). Emphasizes employee freedom, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Work Policy: Most roles are on-site at client locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Missouri (e.g., Annapolis Junction, Chantilly, St. Louis). Some positions may allow hybrid arrangements; remote is not typical due to security requirements.
- Benefits Highlights:
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Cigna)
- 401(k) with 160% match, no vesting period
- $10,000/year college tuition reimbursement
- Unlimited training dollars for courses and conferences
- Certification bonuses
- Referral bonuses up to $20,000 for employee referrals, $10,000 for external referrals with active TS/SCI
- Employee recognition platform with monthly peer-to-peer awards
- Paid site closure days (additional PTO)
- Engineering Culture: Technical teams focus on “using the right technology to create flexible, long-lasting solutions.” Knowledge sharing between junior and senior engineers is encouraged.