Principal Software Engineer

TCS; Alabama; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TCS in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the GMD program. You will contribute as an individual on the GMD Fire Control product, working with a team to develop and sustain the GMD system in a fast-paced, in-office environment.

Remote work is not available. The role requires strong C/Java/Ada skills, DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to explain complex math and physics based solutions that support the threat assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in STEM + 5 years experience or Masters 3+ years or PhD + 1 year experience.
• Experience developing software in C, Java or Ada.
• Willingness to become proficient with Ada.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support the GMD Weapons System as an individual contributor on the GMD Fire Control product.
• Understand, implement and test existing and new capabilities and algorithms used for GWS.
• Contribute to the software used to evaluate and manage the threat scene for the missile defense system.

Skills

C

Java

Ada

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD

Tools

Linux scripting

MATLAB

Python

Jira/Confluence

Git/GitLab

DevSecOps tools

Job description

Principal Software Engineer

Clearances Required Active DoD Secret

Location Huntsville Alabama United States

Job Description TCS is searching for a Principal Software Engineer to join our strong team of Engineers supporting our Ground based Midcourse Defense GMD customer in Huntsville AL The GMD program is a portion of the Missile Defense Agencys MDA system to protect the US and our allies from ballistic missile attacks The selected candidate will use modern tools to further the development and sustainment of the GMD system This is an in office position Remote work is not available

Role

The selected Principal Software Engineer responsibilities will include the support of the GMD Weapons System GWS program as an individual contributor on the GMD Fire Control GFC product

Essential Functions

The Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for understanding implementing and testing both existing and new capabilities and algorithms which include complex mathematics and physics based solutions that directly support GWS capabilities on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency MDAAs a Principal Software Engineer on the GFC team you will be part of a team that writes the software currently 15 million lines of code that evaluates and manages the threat scene for the missile defense system that protects the USThe selected candidate should thrive in a fast paced work environment with high expectations significantly diverse assignments and collaborativeteams comprised of all experience levels

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a STEM Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience or a Masters Degree and 3 years of related work experience or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD
• Recent experience developing software in C or Java or Ada
• Willingness to become proficient with Ada software development
• Applicants must possess good communication skills
• Applicants must demonstrate ability to think critically and capture concepts in work products presentations and discussions
• Capable of working both independently and within a team environment
• Must be able to support an in person closed area work environment
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10 of the time to support business needs
• Applicants must have a current active in scope DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly experienced with Linux scripting and operations
• Recent MATLAB and Python experience
• Experience on a large scale missile defense system like GMD
• Advanced degree or strong background in Mathematics or Physics
• Battle Management or Fire Control experience
• Experience with Agile Project Management tools JiraConfluence and DevSecOps tools and methods Jenkins Ansible GitGitlab of continuous integrationcontinuous delivery and deployment CICD automation

Benefits Highlights

Benefits Highlights of our benefits include BCBS Health Dental Vision 401k match Profit Sharing Flexible Time Off STDLTDLife Insurance Referral Bonuses professional development reimbursement vacation sick leave and maternitypaternity leave

TCS Inc is an EEO Employer