Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Software Research Engineer to join our team conducting advanced research at a customer site in Maryland. This role blends hands-on software development with applied research, supporting rapid prototyping, integration into complex environments, and performance-driven algorithm implementation. The ideal candidate is technically strong, curious, and comfortable working across research, engineering, and customer-facing deliverables. Work within this position spans research, prototyping, integration, test/evaluation, and delivery of technical artifacts.
This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Design, develop, and modify software systems
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments
- Conduct RFML research and/or develop signal processing algorithms for wireless systems
- Support SDR-based experimentation and prototyping efforts as needed
- Design/implement complex database or data-repository interfaces and develop data queries for existing or proposed repositories
- Contribute to data workflows supporting experimentation, evaluation, and repeatable analysis
- Assist with developing and executing test procedures for prototype components and software releases
- Communicate technical results via customer presentations, technical documentation, and publications
- Produce design documents, simulation reports, and system documentation
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to refine requirements and translate research goals into working prototypes
- Serve as a research team lead at the level appropriate for the project phase
*This position may be eligible for an increased sign-on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process*
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