Jr Systems Engineer

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth. We are seeking a DSP Algorithm Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of advanced digital signal processing solutions for mission-critical applications. This role focuses on developing high-performance algorithms for signal exploitation, processing low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) environments, and supporting complex modulation and adaptive signal processing techniques. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), software development, and RF signal analysis, with experience implementing algorithms in C++, Python, and Linux-based environments.

Responsibilities • Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and high-level architectures to develop system requirements and specifications

• Develop and manage system and derived requirements across hardware, software, facilities, and personnel components

• Support system design, development, integration, and implementation activities

• Develop systems engineering documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans, requirements specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and capability documents

• Support system architecture efforts utilizing frameworks such as DoDAF and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

• Develop and support system integration and test plans

• Guide stakeholders in requirements development, evaluate alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility assessments

• Coordinate technical action items resulting from Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews

• Collaborate with Government stakeholders, engineers, program personnel, and leadership to resolve technical issues

• Maintain the technical integrity of systems engineering deliverables throughout the development lifecycle

Required Qualifications • Must be fully cleared with a recent MD polygraph

• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university

• Five (5) years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree

• No demonstrated professional experience is required with the qualifying Bachelor’s degree

• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, and testing

• Ability to develop clear technical and systems engineering documentation

• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.