Principal Software Engineer (Java/C++) for Defense Systems

Technical Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BC/BS Health

401(k) match

Profit Sharing

Flexible Time Off

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Technical Consulting Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software/ Principal Software Engineer - Java/C++ to support the US Army IBCS program.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in Java and C++, with on-site work at a Huntsville facility and an active DoD clearance requirement. Responsibilities include design, development, testing, and integration across agile teams, plus maintenance of robust software solutions and interfaces using modern tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience for Software Engineer, or Master's with 0 years.
• Principal Software Engineer requires 5+ years in STEM roles or PhD with 0 years.
• Strong OO development in Java/C++.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug software for Global C2 missions.
• Participate in SAFe Scrum teams to maintain software baselines.
• Work in agile, fast-paced environment with diverse assignments and collaboration.
• Provide technical solutions for complex problems aligned with program objectives.
• Develop and maintain UIs using JavaFX where applicable.
• Support testing including unit/fs functional tests and code analysis.

Skills

Java

C++

Bash/SSH/SCP

Perl

Python

Linux

Git/GitLab

SAFe/Agile

MBSE

Jenkins/CI-CD

OSGi

XML

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Git/GitLab

Jenkins

Eclipse/VS Code

RM/RTI-DDS middleware

Cameo MBSE tools

Job description

Technical Consulting Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software/ Principal Software Engineer - Java/C++ to support the US Army IBCS program.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in Java and C++, with on-site work at a Huntsville facility and an active DoD clearance requirement. Responsibilities include design, development, testing, and integration across agile teams, plus maintenance of robust software solutions and interfaces using modern tools.