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1099 consultant · ~80–400 hrs per funded award · $45–$100/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Signal Processing & Software-Defined Radio Engineer

Build the signal-processing software that turns raw RF and sensor data into something a model or operator can use.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

  1. You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
  2. A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
  3. You work remote, paid from the contract. ~80–400 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

  • Develop DSP algorithms for detection, demodulation, filtering and feature extraction
  • Build and test software-defined radio and waveform software on real hardware
  • Characterize performance with measured data and document the test conditions
  • Integrate signal-processing pipelines with machine-learning and data systems

Required qualifications

  • Direct experience developing signal-processing software for RF, acoustic or sensor data
  • Working knowledge of Python or C++ plus GNU Radio, MATLAB or comparable DSP tooling
  • U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
  • Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

  • USRP, RFSoC or other SDR hardware
  • SATCOM, 5G or spectrum-sensing work
  • Machine learning on RF signals

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $45–$100 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 80–400 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Signal Processing & Software-Defined Radio Engineer

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

  • This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
  • We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
  • Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

Availability

Pay for this role: $45–$100 an hour, set by your experience.

Questions? careers@precisionfederal.com · See all open roles