Principal Software EngineerWe are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to focus on the design, development, integration, and maintenance of software as a part of onsite factory support of systems to support weapon system product development. The selected candidate will develop applications, libraries, and instrument drivers using the software style, development language, and integrated development environment specified by the organization. This is an onsite position. The selected candidate will contribute to multidiscipline engineering teams.
Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production equipment, environments, and systems. As such, the candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of product development for RMD weapon system products. They will be expected to work, either as a part of a team or independently, to design, develop, and implement system level applications in support of producing and maintaining weapon system products.What You Will Learn:Design, develop and integrate object-oriented software applications using C#, C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows Operating System (OS)Prioritize and handle multiple software engineering tasks concurrentlyTroubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentationWork in a multidiscipline engineering team environmentDevelop and derive requirements for software productsLead and mentor junior software engineersQualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience.Experience in developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.Experience in utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.Prior experience in Windows Operating System and Microsoft Visual Studio is required.Prior experience in laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)Qualifications We Prefer:Experience with computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniquesExperience of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfacesExperience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and designExperience in software development lifecycles, such as Waterfall and AgileExperience with Software Configuration Management principlesExperience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHubWritten and interpersonal communication skillsExperience in leading teams/projects in a technical capacityU.S.
Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status RequirementsActive and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S.
citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date