Principal Software Engineer

BCforward; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

A reputable tech staffing firm is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract role in Indianapolis, IN. This position involves collaborating with core systems security teams and requires a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and relevant experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a security clearance. The role offers a hybrid work model and a pay range of $55.00/hr to $60.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.
• Active security clearance is preferred.
• Aspire to learn and respond to evolving objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work with core systems security teams on technology and processes for system security.
• Learn secure cyber resilient engineering and apply it throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to meet system requirements.
• Create digital models and use digital tools.
• Develop and update systems security best practices.

Skills

Engineering Degree

At least 3 years of experience

Knowledge of SCRE

Interest in cybersecurity

Excellent technical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Hybrid schedule 2-3 days per week in office

Base pay range: $55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from BCforward

This range is provided by BCforward. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Top Priority Skills

• Engineering Degree – must have (might entertain a Computer Science Degree, but engineering is better)
• At least 3 years of experience, ideally in Aerospace Defense or Embedded systems
• Nice to have: knowledge of SCRE; risk management framework RMF; interest in cyber security if they don’t have the actual professional experience

What you will be doing

• Work with the core systems security and LibertyWorks teams to help determine the technology and processes required to meet customer requirements for system security and resiliency
• Learn secure cyber resilient engineering (SCRE), apply technical knowledge as required throughout the product lifecycle: requirements, design, build, test, production, operations, and support
• Collaborate with government, customers, suppliers, and industry experts to understand and meet system requirements
• Create digital models and use digital tools such as model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to meet program expectations
• Develop and update systems security and resilience good practice and help ensure the techniques, policies, procedures, and knowledge to enable us to implement this good practice across the business

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 1+ years of experience OR
• Master’s degree in STEM and no experience OR
• PhD in STEM and no experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Active security clearance
• Desire to learn and apply systems security policies and standards in engineering cyber-physical systems such as RMF, NIST SP 800-160, DO-326, and DoDI 5000.8
• Experience or interest in cybersecurity and cyber threats (e.g., designing secure products, systems, and applications; intrusion detection; digital forensics; system recovery; risk assessment tools and methods; security solutions, policies, standards, and procedures)
• Excellent technical and soft skills including systems thinking, communications, time management, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams
• Aspire to actively learn and dynamically respond to evolving objectives and opportunities

Qualifications (Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Active clearance or ability to reactivate/renew existing clearance. Not merely eligible.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function / Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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