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Captivation

Software engineering for mission-focused teams

Training Specialist 2 - Sigint/RF

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$130k - $270k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In Person
TrainingCorporate & Technical Training
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of nine years of electrical engineering or computer science experience demonstrating working knowledge of basic electronics, SIGINT systems, and computer systems, including experience designing and developing instructor-led and/or web-based training courses and associated materials such as slides, diagrams, student guides, practical activities, and assessments.
  • A bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Education, Liberal Arts, or a similar degree, or an equivalent four-year documented combination of training and experience.
  • A minimum of three years of experience with VHF, UHF, radio frequency theory, radio wave propagation and characteristics, radio equipment, and antennas.
  • A minimum of three years of experience with wireless communication technologies such as GSM, CDMA2000, UMTS, LTE, and WiFi.
  • Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph; candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Responsibilities
  • Provide expertise to draft and finalize training documentation, provide classroom support, and present training materials to a large audience.
  • Perform and provide guidance to more junior contractor personnel involved with systems and equipment training.
  • Analyze training problems to identify training needs.
  • Design, develop, and conduct training; evaluate training outcomes and revise materials based on student and customer feedback and operational scenario accuracy.
  • Brief military and agency personnel while conveying operational concepts.
  • Develop and improve training plans and curriculum based on feedback.
  • Inspect training programs and personnel to ensure compliance with Government policy.
  • Develop and implement a common SIGINT collection management training partnership between various departments to optimize SIGINT collection operations in support of Combatant Commands and partners.

About the company

Captivation builds digital software for mission makers by delivering engineering services across a wide range of disciplines. The work is collaborative, with teams that move quickly like a small business and take pride in what they develop. The company emphasizes transparency, a flat organizational structure, and a developer-focused culture, which enables engineers to work directly and iteratively with clients. Compared with larger firms, Captivation differentiates itself through its focus on timely delivery, practical problem solving, and actively pursuing challenging projects for the Intelligence Community, using modern software technologies. The goal is to produce solutions that clients value, on time, while growing the team and empowering its engineers to take ownership of their work.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, Maryland

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Greenhouse showed 72 openings in October 2026, signaling sustained program demand.
  • Recent roles target AI/ML, Rust, cloud, and 508 accessibility modernization.
  • Federal award history and active hiring suggest sticky relationships with cleared government customers.

What critics are saying

  • Captivation's dependence on classified Annapolis Junction programs creates single-contract revenue shock risk.
  • TS/SCI polygraph hiring shrinks the talent pool and slows scaling across 72 openings.
  • A 2025-2026 contract loss could force rapid headcount cuts and damage clearance trust.

What makes Captivation unique

  • Captivation serves TS/SCI-cleared mission software for DoD, USCYBERCOM, and DISA.
  • Its 72-job 2026 slate spans DSP, AI, Kubernetes, and geospatial reporting tools.
  • Direct-hire, developer-owned culture with 20% 401k and six weeks PTO differentiates recruiting.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan