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Captivation Software

Software Engineer 3 - Python/C/C++/RF/Bash/Hardware

Annapolis Junction, MD$130k–$270kmidAdded today

About this role

Captivation Software seeks an experienced senior software engineer to develop mission-critical systems for U.S. government defense applications. This role requires expertise across Python, C/C++, RF signals, and hardware integration, with a current Top Secret/SCI clearance and 15+ years of software engineering experience.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop large-scale Python systems and scripting solutions
  • Build and maintain C/C++ systems for complex applications
  • Implement RF signal processing and analysis capabilities
  • Develop embedded software for STM32 microcontrollers and Raspberry Pi platforms
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues and validate integrated solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on defense-related projects

What they're looking for

  • Python (scripting and large systems design)
  • C/C++ systems development
  • Bash, awk, sed, PowerShell scripting
  • RF signals and signal analysis
  • STM32 microcontroller development
  • Hardware debugging and testing tools
  • Embedded systems (Raspberry Pi)
  • Digital logic and RF analysis tools
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Captivation Software

Captivation Software builds high-performance computing and secure analytics infrastructure for mission-critical government programs, specializing in HPC testing, enterprise dataflow architectures, and cleared defense systems. The company is hiring senior test engineers, systems engineers, and technical leaders with deep expertise in Linux, cloud infrastructure, and security clearances to validate systems and architect solutions for intelligence community operations.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience designing and scaling large Python systems—what architectural patterns have you used?
  • Walk us through a project where you integrated RF signal processing with embedded systems. What were the key challenges?
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