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Software Research Engineer - RF Machine Learning (RFML)

Peraton -
College Park, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$104,000 - $166,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Content creation for technical audiences
AI platforms (beyond public GPTs)
Computational framework
Software documentation
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Machine learning libraries
Technical writing experience within technology
Machine learning frameworks

Full Job Description

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

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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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

Minimum of 3+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 1+ years and a Masters, or a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 4 additional years of experience is required for a total of 7 years of experience.
Strong hands-on proficiency in Python and at least one of C/C++, Java, or Go (exposure to all is a plus)
Experience or strong interest in one or more of the following domains:
- RF Machine Learning (RFML), machine learning, algorithm development
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Software Defined Radio (SDR) / RF software engineering
Experience with modern ML frameworks/platforms (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras) and applying them in practical workflows
Strong ability to write/maintain technical documentation and communicate results (written and verbal)
US Citizenship with an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is required

Preferred qualifications

Prior experience delivering results in a customer-facing R&D environment (briefings, demos, technical exchanges, publications)
Familiarity with secure development practices in restricted environments (e.g., hardened enclaves, controlled repos, offline build patterns)
Familiarity with SDR platforms and tooling, such as Ettus USRP devices, GNU Radio, and SDR-based test setups
Experienced with advanced signal processing concepts (e.g., Multiple-antenna (MIMO) methods, distributed signal processing, array processing, channel estimation, interference mitigation
Experience with design, development, test, verification, and certification of operational software (including evidence-driven testing and documentation)
Experience designing or implementing database/repository interfaces, including performance-oriented querying (SQL and/or NoSQL), schema design, and data pipeline awareness
Experience supporting engineering best practices and research-to-prototype workflows:
- Linux, Git-based development, CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins), Agile development practices, containerization (Docker), reproducible experimentation

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

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