Principal GSE Software Architect: Python & Async

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Bonuses

Job summary

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC in Sterling, VA seeks a Principal GSE Software Engineer to lead design, development, and evolution of the software platforms that control automated test and support systems. You will own architecture, define reusable frameworks, and drive reliability across programs.

The role requires deep Python expertise, asyncio, hardware communication, and strong software architecture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable GSE software that improves

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science or related technical discipline.
• 9+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; 7+ years with a graduate degree.
• Extensive experience developing software in Python.
• Expert-level proficiency with asyncio and asynchronous programming.
• Significant experience communicating with hardware devices (instruments, controllers, embedded systems).
• Strong software architecture and object-oriented design for complex or distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Define the overarching GSE software platform architecture and design principles.
• Develop reusable Python frameworks and execution frameworks for sequencing, concurrency, and reliability.
• Architect and build measurement acquisition, data processing, and results management software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into automated test procedures on the GSE platform.
• Mentor engineers in asynchronous programming, architecture, and best practices.

Skills

Python

Async programming

Hardware interfaces

Software architecture

GSE systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

SCPI

PyVISA

Serial interfaces

CAN/TCP/IP

Job description

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC in Sterling, VA seeks a Principal GSE Software Engineer to lead design, development, and evolution of the software platforms that control automated test and support systems. You will own architecture, define reusable frameworks, and drive reliability across programs.

The role requires deep Python expertise, asyncio, hardware communication, and strong software architecture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable GSE software that improves