Senior Engineer - Secure Embedded Communications

Job Description

Job Description

Software Defined Radio Development Engineer

** Signing Bonus**

Location: Huntsville, AL | Position Type: Full-Time | Hybrid | Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Help build the future of secure military communications.

Secmation is seeking a Senior Engineer with expertise in RF systems, military communications, and software-defined radios (SDR) to develop advanced embedded software for next-generation defense systems. In this hands-on role, you'll work at the intersection of RF communications, signal processing, and embedded cybersecurity, helping deliver resilient, mission-critical capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and optimize embedded software for advanced RF and communications systems, with an emphasis on SDR-based platforms.
• Lead development and integration of signal processing algorithms, communication waveforms, and security features, ensuring performance, reliability, and mission readiness.
• Collaborate across disciplines (RF, hardware, systems, integration, and test) to define software requirements and support secure, resilient system architectures for defense and industrial applications.
• Drive hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, mission simulations, and field validation, troubleshooting complex system-level issues and improving end-to-end system performance.
• Provide technical leadership within project teams, contributing to design reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting customer-facing technical discussions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with an active DoD TS Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in embedded software development for RF, communications, or signal-processing–centric systems.
• Strong experience developing software in Linux-based embedded environments.
• Deep technical expertise in communication systems, RF, and SDR frameworks, such as GNU Radio, REDHAWK, or similar platforms.
• Experience with radio equipment modeling and simulation, including performance analysis and optimization.
• Solid understanding of digital signal processing concepts, including modulation, error correction, adaptive techniques, and waveform optimization.
• Hands-on experience working in Agile/DevOps environments, using tools such as Git, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Hybrid role with on-site work required in Huntsville, AL
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and technically innovative environment with remote team integration.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience and market conditions)
• One-time signing bonus
• Company equity
• Relocation assistance
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Paid time off & flexible work schedules
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance (short & long-term)
• 401(k) retirement benefits plus employer contributions

Why Join Secmation

Secmation is a proven, mission-focused engineering company with more than a decade of success delivering real capability to the defense community. We operate with the speed, ownership, and tight-knit culture of a small business-backed by the credibility and track record that comes from 10+ years of successful execution. Here, engineers build systems that matter, move fast, and ship technology that directly impacts national security.

Small company. Big mission. Real engineering.

About Secmation

Secmation is not an IT company - we specialize in AI-driven software solutions, embedded cybersecurity, and secure RF systems for the defense industry. Our mission is to deliver next-generation secure technologies for electronic warfare, autonomous systems, and critical defense applications.

Visit to learn more about our work and impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Secmation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, gender, orientation, identity, religion, or veteran status.

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to government clearance requirements.

The salary range for this position represents a general guideline; however, Secmation considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, work location, current market conditions, and other bona fide data.

This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.