Senior Principal Software Engineer – DoD Clearance

Applied Physical Sciences Corp.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Physical Sciences Corp. in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Principal Engineer to lead high-impact proposals and cross-program initiatives.

The role focuses on architecting cross-program capabilities, real-time systems, and advanced algorithms for autonomy, signal processing, and embedded platforms. The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives, set company-wide engineering standards, and oversee complex command-and-control interfaces while collaborating across programs to

Qualifications

• BS or MS in computer science, engineering, applied math/physics, or a related field.
• Fluency in C++, Rust, Python, or other modern programming languages.
• Experience developing on Linux platforms.
• Experience using modern software engineering tooling, such as git, CI pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and Unity.
• Strong understanding of software design principles and user experience considerations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Architect cross-program communications and networking capabilities with strategic impact.
• Lead the most complex command-and-control interfaces, simulations, and visualizations spanning organizations.
• Champion advanced algorithms for signal processing, autonomy, and embedded systems; set company-wide standards.
• Direct integration strategies for distributed or real-time systems across programs; ensure robust performance.
• Lead high-impact proposal efforts and strategic initiatives; influence technical roadmaps company-wide

Skills

C++

Rust

Python

Linux

CI/CD

Education

BS/MS in CS/Engineering/Applied Math/Physics

Tools

Git

CI pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Unity

Job description

Applied Physical Sciences Corp. in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Principal Engineer to lead high-impact proposals and cross-program initiatives.

The role focuses on architecting cross-program capabilities, real-time systems, and advanced algorithms for autonomy, signal processing, and embedded platforms. The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives, set company-wide engineering standards, and oversee complex command-and-control interfaces while collaborating across programs to