Constellation Technologies

Hardware/Software Design Engineer (Senior) – FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIR

Constellation Technologies · Fort Meade, MD
Fort Meade, MD $125K–$230K Posted 2026-07-13
Salary
$125K–$230K
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ yr

FPGA, DSP, C++, Vivado, Eqpiq Solution PDK

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

The benefits package:

  • Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
  • Comprehensive Dental insurance
  • Vision with 80% employer paid premium
  • Employer paid Life insurance 100%
  • Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
  • Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
  • Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
  • Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

  • Professional development investment and paid time off for training
  • Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
  • Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
  • Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
  • Performance Recognition Program
  • Complimentary branded apparel

Don't see a job opening that's the perfect fit? Apply to our General Position to join our talent pool for consideration for future opportunities.

Know someone else who may be a good fit? Refer them through the CTI External Referral Program and you could receive a one-time referral bonus of up to $10,000! Email [email protected] for more information.

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [email protected].

The benefits package:

  • Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
  • Comprehensive Dental insurance
  • Vision with 80% employer paid premium
  • Employer paid Life insurance 100%
  • Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
  • Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
  • Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
  • Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

  • Professional development investment and paid time off for training
  • Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
  • Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
  • Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
  • Performance Recognition Program
  • Complimentary branded apparel

Don't see a job opening that's the perfect fit? Apply to our General Position to join our talent pool for consideration for future opportunities.

Know someone else who may be a good fit? Refer them through the CTI External Referral Program and you could receive a one-time referral bonus of up to $10,000! Email [email protected] for more information.

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [email protected].

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph (last polygraph must be within the last five (05) years)
  • Must have eight (08) years' experience as a HW/SDE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline (i.e. Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Implement DSP and associated technical components in FPGA for code base integration.
  • Experience required for FPGA coding, Digital Signal Processing theory & application, Interfacing FPGA code with existing code bases and software
  • Knowledge of signal processing blocks and related DSP components, Linux OS, coding ability in C and C++
  • Experience with Vivado required; experience with Epiq Solution PDK preferred​

The pay range for this job, with multi-levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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