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Signals Analytic Technique Developer-Principal

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
Level
Principal

Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.

Open. First seen 3 October 2026.

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About the role

At NetSage, we are more than a government contractor—we are a mission-focused partner dedicated to advancing national security through exceptional cyber expertise. We believe our success begins with our people, which is why we invest in and care for our employees. We know that employee retention is mission continuity, and we are committed to building long-term careers where our people can grow alongside our customers' evolving missions.

Our employees enjoy meaningful work, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to expand their skills across multiple mission areas. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and what it's like to build your career at NetSage, visit our Careers page.

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Due to the sensitive nature of the work we support, some job descriptions intentionally provide a high-level overview of the role. If you'd like to learn more about a particular opportunity, we encourage you to apply directly or connect with us through our Get In Touch page. We'd be happy to discuss how your experience aligns with our mission and explore where you can make an impact.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Principal Signals Analytic Technique Developer to support a new mission contributing to the modernization of technical signals intelligence (TechSIGINT) capabilities. In this role, you will work alongside analysts, developers, and mission stakeholders to build software that automates analytical tradecraft, improves existing workflows, and enables new approaches to how information is collected and analyzed. The ideal candidate for this position will be a strong Python and C++ developer with a deep understanding of digital signal processing, signal analysis, communication systems, and application-layer technologies.

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Please consider applying if you meet the following qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
  • A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science or a related field and eleven (11) years of relevant experience is required. Also acceptable are a Doctoral degree (PH.D.) and seven (7) years or a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and nine (9) years of experience.
  • Software development experience using C, C++, and Python.
  • Experience with digital signal processing and signal analysis.
  • Experience analyzing communication protocols and protocol structures.
  • Strong understanding of communication systems and application-layer technologies.
  • Ability to translate complex signals-analysis problems into software-based analytical solutions.

What this role asks for

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Python

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The team: Development HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 16 open in Development. 2 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in April: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Python (14 of 16), Kubernetes (8 of 16), Docker (7 of 16), Java (7 of 16), LLM (5 of 16), Machine Learning (5 of 16), Spark (5 of 16)

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