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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Baltimore, MD

Bigbear.ai

Senior Software Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$55.75 - $73.50/hr

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development ... What we'd like you to have * SDR Programming: Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR ...

WITS, LLC

Senior Software Developer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$60.75 - $80.25/hr

Salary: 200-220k WITS is seeking a Senior Software Developer with mid-tier, backend, and some frontend experience. The candidate must be able to work with a small team of developers with similar ...

WITS, LLC

Senior Software Developer

Fort George G Meade, MD

$60.75 - $80.25/hr

Salary: 200-220k WITS is seeking a Senior Software Developer with mid-tier, backend, and some frontend experience. The candidate must be able to work with a small team of developers with similar ...

VTG

Senior Software Developer

Hanover, MD · On-site

$54.25 - $71.75/hr

Overview Triaplex, Inc. (A wholly owned subsidiary of VTG) is looking for an Senior Software Developer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer developing, deploying ...

Bigbear.ai

Senior Software Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$145.91K - $303.49K/yr

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of complex software systems that operate in real-time environments ...

Parsons Corporation

Senior Software Developer

Aberdeen, MD · On-site

$58.50 - $77.50/hr

Parsons is seeking a Senior Software Developer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Senior Developer will design and implement logical ...

VTG

Senior Software Developer

Hanover, MD

$54.25 - $71.75/hr

Overview Triaplex, Inc. (A wholly owned subsidiary of VTG) is looking for an Senior Software Developer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer developing, deploying ...

Beyond SOF

Senior Software Developer

Linthicum Heights, MD

$53.50 - $70.50/hr

The Senior Software Developer will join a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts supporting the U.S. Air Force Cyber Capabilities Support Office and U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Forces.

Beyond SOF

Senior Software Developer

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$53.50 - $70.50/hr

The Senior Software Developer will join a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts supporting the U.S. Air Force Cyber Capabilities Support Office and U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Forces.

GFT.

Senior Software Developer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$105K - $145K/yr

GFT is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our Geosptial Team in either Baltimore, MD, Nashville, TN, or Richmond, VA, Mechanicsburg, PA; or Raleigh, NC ! This role follows a hybrid work ...

Leidos

Sr. Software Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD

$60 - $79/hr

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sr. Software Engineers to join a high performing agile team using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology in Annapolis Junction, MD;

Parsons

Senior Software Developer

Aberdeen, MD · On-site

$58.50 - $77.50/hr

Parsons is seeking a Senior Software Developer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Senior Developer will design and implement logical ...

VTG

Senior Software Developer

Hanover, MD · On-site

$54.25 - $71.75/hr

Overview Triaplex, Inc. (A wholly owned subsidiary of VTG) is looking for an adaptive Software Engineer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer during the full life ...

VTG

Senior Software Developer

Hanover, MD · On-site

$54.25 - $71.75/hr

Overview Triaplex, Inc. (A wholly owned subsidiary of VTG) is looking for an adaptive Software Engineer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer during the full life ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Baltimore, MD is $61.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.07 and $68.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSenior R&D Software DeveloperSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field; experience in R&DBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch and development labs, innovation teamsDevelopment teams, product-focused environments
Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, research institutionsTech companies, startups, software firms
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for R&D roles and advanced developmentMore general software development roles

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Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer

Bigbear.ai

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

$55.75 - $73.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Overview
Are you ready to work on cutting-edge advancements in space domain awareness and geolocation? BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of complex software systems that operate in real-time environments and handle massive data sets.This is your opportunity to work on innovative projects leveraging RF signal processing, geospatial analytics, and Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies to detect, characterize, and track objects in the space domain. If you thrive on solving challenging problems, enjoy working with advanced technologies, and want to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you!
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Program Overview
This program supports the development and operation of advanced capabilities for space domain awareness and geolocation, combining RF signal processing and geospatial analytics.
As part of this team, you'll:
  • Innovate with SDR Technologies: Build and refine applications that ingest and analyze radio frequency data to detect, characterize, and track objects or signals in the space domain.
  • Develop Novel Algorithms: Contribute to cutting-edge development programs by creating analytics, visualization, and discovery tools that enable precise geolocation and actionable insights.
  • Ensure Interoperability: Integrate new and legacy software across diverse hardware platforms, ensuring performance and interoperability across various form factors.
  • Drive System Design Decisions: Provide critical input to system design decisions, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse strategies, and the incorporation of COTS and GOTS solutions.

What you will do
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll:
  • Analyze Requirements: Derive software design and performance requirements from user needs.
  • Debug & Improve Software: Debug existing software, correct defects, and provide recommendations for improving documentation and development standards.
  • Design & Code: Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
  • Integrate Systems: Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
  • Develop Data Queries: Create simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
  • Write Documentation: Write or review software and system documentation to ensure clarity and accuracy.
  • Lead Teams: Serve as a team lead, overseeing software development efforts and ensuring adherence to project constraints.
  • Develop Algorithms: Design and implement complex algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
  • Execute Testing: Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and ensure seamless integration.
  • Coordinate Installations: Oversee software system installations and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met.

What you need to have
  • Experience: 14 years of software engineering experience. (Four years of additional SWE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.)
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (required).
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Proficiency working in Linux development environments.
    • Proficiency coding in Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript.
    • Experience with Git, GitLab, and Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as VSCode or Eclipse.
    • Familiarity with Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum).

What we'd like you to have
  • SDR Programming: Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) programming.
  • Geospatial Processing: Experience with geospatial data processing and analytics.
  • Image Displays: Experience coding 2D and 3D image displays.
  • Version Control Tools: Familiarity with GitLab, GitHub, or similar version control tools.
  • Project Management Tools: Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools.

About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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