Senior Defense Software Architect – Real-Time Systems

ASRC Federal; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal Mission Solutions seeks a Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, and sustain software for the U.S. Navy's Aegis Weapons System in Moorestown, NJ. You will work in an Agile environment across the software lifecycle, delivering high-assurance applications.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years in software development (Java, C++, Python), strong OO design, Linux/UNIX expertise, and a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a government Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in software development, maintenance, or support.
• Extensive experience with Java, C++, and/or Python.
• Experience with Agile or scaled Agile methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns, and modular architectures.
• Experience on Linux/UNIX environments.
• Familiarity with UML and software modeling.
• Experience with driver-based and automated testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to software maintenance, modernization, and upgrades for tactical defense systems.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in an Agile environment.
• Apply OO design principles, design patterns, and modular development techniques.
• Support software integration, troubleshooting, and real-time system analysis.
• Participate in technical reviews and engineering assessments; develop software in Java, C++, and Python.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Linux/UNIX

Agile/Scaled Agile

OO design

UML

Eclipse

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/CS/Math/Physics

Tools

JIRA

ClearCase

JUnit

CPPUnitLite

Job description

ASRC Federal Mission Solutions seeks a Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, and sustain software for the U.S. Navy's Aegis Weapons System in Moorestown, NJ. You will work in an Agile environment across the software lifecycle, delivering high-assurance applications.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years in software development (Java, C++, Python), strong OO design, Linux/UNIX expertise, and a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a government Secret clearance.