Senior Computer Engineer PNT

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* Title:

** Senior Computer Engineer PNT
*** Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !
*** K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
* ** Innovative Projects:
** Cutting-edge software and hardware development for mission-critical systems
* ** Collaborative Environment:
** Agile teams working across K  sites and remote locations
* ** Impactful Work:
** Supporting national defense and intelligence operations through advanced computing
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Lead the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment and maintenance.
* Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software components into hardware systems.
* Apply advanced knowledge of computer architecture and digital signal processing to enhance system efficiency.
* Implement best practices in software engineering to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
* Understanding and integrating software defined radios in to position, navigation, and timing systems
* Developing digital signal processing software defined radio applications for navigation systems and GPS/GNSS signal use cases
* Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve product capabilities.
** Work Environment:
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* Location:

Hybrid work model; applicant must be local to APG, MD area
* Travel Requirements:
Minimal travel required

* Working Hours:

Standard business hours
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* Qualifications:

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* Required:

*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Extensive programming experience in C/C++, Python, and Java, with a focus on system-level development.
* Deep understanding of computer architecture, including multi-core processors, memory hierarchies, and I/O subsystems.
* Proficiency in digital and analog signal processing, with practical implementation experience.
* Expertise in software engineering principles, including design patterns, version control, and agile methodologies.
* Hands-on experience with advanced development tools, CI/CD pipelines, and performance profiling.
* Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
* Strong analytical and leadership skills, with a proven ability to drive complex projects to completion.
* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Active government security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
** Desired:
*** Extensive experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems.
* Advanced knowledge of networking protocols, cybersecurity, and distributed systems.
* Practical experience with machine learning, AI frameworks, and data-driven system optimization.
* Proficiency in hardware design, prototyping, and system integration.
* Expert-level familiarity with software-defined radios, GNURadio, Simulink, and Lab View.
** Basic Compensation:**$135,000 - $175,000

This pay range is for the Maryland area only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
** Additional Compensation:
** K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at K . Let's shape the future together.
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