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Seasonal Software Defined Radio Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Staff FPGA Engineer, EW

Costa Mesa, CA

$139K - $179K/yr

ABOUT THE TEAM The Electronic Warfare (EW) team is responsible for developing high-reliability radios, embedded processing, and power systems for software defined radio platforms. Working across ...

DSP Engineer

Germantown, MD

$145K - $169K/yr

... on Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies within multi-element antenna topologies. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and optimize FPGA and ASIC-based digital signal processing systems for ...

DSP Engineer

Germantown, MD ยท On-site

$145K - $169K/yr

... on Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies within multi-element antenna topologies. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and optimize FPGA and ASIC-based digital signal processing systems for ...

Senior AI Software Engineer

Washington, DC ยท Remote

$180K - $210K/yr

The platform integrates software-defined radio (SDR) technologies, edge AI, distributed systems, and modern software engineering practices to enable autonomous processing and decision support at the ...

FPGA Engineer

Germantown, MD ยท On-site

$132K - $169K/yr

Working with teams of software and hardware engineers to design custom RF communications systems for a Software Defined Radio * Designing and implementing waveform, signal detection, and feature ...

DSP Engineer

Germantown, MD ยท On-site

$145K - $169K/yr

... on Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies within multi-element antenna topologies. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and optimize FPGA and ASIC-based digital signal processing systems for ...

DSP Engineer

Germantown, MD ยท On-site

$145K - $169K/yr

... on Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies within multi-element antenna topologies. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and optimize FPGA and ASIC-based digital signal processing systems for ...

Senior AI Software Engineer

Washington, DC

$138K - $182K/yr

The platform integrates software-defined radio (SDR) technologies, edge AI, distributed systems, and modern software engineering practices to enable autonomous processing and decision support at the ...

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How much do seasonal software defined radio jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal software defined radio in the United States is $15.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Software Defined Radio vs Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer?

AspectSeasonal Software Defined RadioRadio Frequency (RF) Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related; certifications like SDR-specific coursesBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering; RF certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentField deployments, labs, and remote locations, often seasonalDesign labs, testing facilities, and on-site installations
Industry UsageWireless communications, defense, research projectsTelecommunications, broadcasting, wireless networks
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Seasonal Software Defined Radio specialists focus on deploying and maintaining SDR systems during specific seasons, often in field environments. RF Engineers design and optimize radio frequency systems across various industries. While both roles require electrical engineering knowledge, SDR roles emphasize software and hardware integration in seasonal contexts, whereas RF Engineers focus on RF system design and analysis.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Software Defined Radio job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,031 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Sr. FPGA Design/Software Defined Radios

A2e Technologies

San Diego, CA โ€ข On-site

$131K - $180K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

Title: Sr. FPGA/Modem Design Engineer
Term: Long Term Contractor
Location: On-site in San Diego (Integration Onsite/Hybrid)

Duration: 6-9+ Months (Possible Long Term)
Required: U.S. Citizenship

Start Date: ASAP
Requirements
  • 10+ Years experience: FPGA/Modem Design
  • Radio Design through verification
  • Skilled in Modulation/Demodulation,
    • Digital Filter Design,
    • FFT Implementation,
    • Digital Phase Locked Loop
  • Skilled in radio hardware integration and testing in a lab environment.
  • VHDL, C experience
  • Xilinx Kintex Ultrascale knowledge
  • Strong Software Defined Radio background
  • Active Government Clearance Preferred
    • Will consider Candidates w/inactive clearances
    • Recent clearance preferred (within 5 years)
    • Willing to reactive clearance preferred

Benefits
  • A2e Does NOT Accept Unsolicited Resumes or Referrals from any source other than the candidate, and, as a result, we will not be considering any unsolicited referrals or resumes sent to us as a fee -based candidate submittal.
  • Any unsolicited resumes sent to A2e, including unsolicited resumes sent to a A2e mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to A2e employees, or to A2e's resume database will be considered A2e property.
  • A2e will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
  • Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact A2e employees, A2e's recruiting team, or other authorized A2e personnel, in an attempt to present candidates.