Principal Software Engineer-TL

Scientific Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking a senior software engineer to lead RF emitter software development using modern C++. You will work with customers to capture requirements and CONOPS to deliver a system that meets expectations.

You will guide reviews, ensure software quality, and assist in lab and field integration while mentoring other engineers and shaping MOSA-compliant architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 18 years related experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and planning skills.
• 8+ years of modern C++ development (C++11 or newer).

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership for RF emitter software development.
• Develop software using modern C++ for RF emitter products and solutions.
• Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and CONOPS.
• Lead reviews and demonstrations to customers and high-level management.
• Ensure software quality and behavior as intended.
• Oversee system integration in lab and field and mentor engineers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Long-term planning

C++ development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related engineering field

Tools

GitLab

Atlassian suite

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Description

• Providing direction/leadership to others as a lead or technical specialist for the software development of Radio Frequency (RF) emitter products and solutions
• Developing software using modern C++ for development of Radio Frequency (RF) emitter products and solutions
• Working closely with the customer to understand requirements and CONOPS in order to design and produce a system that meets customer expectations
• Coordinating and leading reviews and demonstrations to customers and high-level management
• Reviewing and ensuring developed software meets desired quality standards and behaves as intended
• Overseeing and assisting in system integration efforts in a lab environment and in the field
• Providing functional and technical guidance to other engineers

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Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or other Engineering degree and eighteen years of work related experience
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, problem-solving, and short-term and long-term planning skills
• Ability to apply complex, technical professional disciplines requiring a four-year degree or equivalent and the extensive, applied use of related concepts, practices and methods
• Strong background and experience in Software Engineering activities to include research, design, development, debugging, integration, testing, and deployment
• Experience developing Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) compliant architecture and designs
• At least 8 years of modern C++ (C++11 or newer) development
• Experience developing systems that require hardware, software, and firmware to work together in an integrated system
• Must possess a minimum of a Secret clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience leading a software development team
• Experience applying DevSecOps principles, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Experience with user interface (UI) design and developing workflows that provide a good user experience (UX)
• Experience with small-scale distributed systems with latency restrictions
• Experience within the Atlassian suite and GitLab
• Working knowledge of Cyber Security principles, STIG processes and working through Risk Management Framework(s)
• Experience with range interfaces such as LMOC, TBCF, XLCC, etc.
• Experience in network architecture and implementations

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Some travel required

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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