Principal Software Engineer

Overview

The Principal Software Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. A professional who possesses demonstrated experience in development and execution of major prototype or acquisition systems. Applies government or industry standard engineering tools and processes in the execution of program objectives. Proven ability to be involved with significant size projects and multiple engineering areas with minimal management oversight. Applies advanced engineering skills to major programs. Travel to customer and contractor sites for technical and programmatic meetings is required.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop/Design/Modify test software for embedded systems.

• Modify and provide updates to existing Government Reference Architecture SysML models for Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) DOD weapon program integration efforts.

• Requirements definition, specification development and verification, parameter allocations, specification and ICD development, verification planning, and objective evidence capture.

• Apply systems engineering principles and customer requirements to implement a Weapon Open System Architecture (WOSA) on various platforms.

• Work with DOD weapon system programs, interfacing with all major subsystems.

• Perform verification testing as a member of a team in a customer laboratory.

• Integration of prototype/production level hardware in a customer laboratory.

• Document and present analysis results to technical leads, management, and/or customers.

• Lead the development and on-time delivery of technical products to our customers.

• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the day-to-day performance of duties.

• Support program meetings and technical reviews with internal and external customers.

• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• BS degree in Software Engineering or Computer Engineer/Science required, MS preferred

• At least 15 years of engineering experience in the relevant systems/electrical engineering disciplines; experience on DoD programs desired.

• Experience with serial data transfer protocols, computer networking protocols, and DOD communication bus standards desired (e.g., UAI/1760).

• Experience performing systems engineering requirements analysis.

• Basic to proficient level experience with SysML Language, MBSE Methodology, and Cameo Enterprise Architecture or similar tools (e.g., MagicDraw, Cameo Systems Modeler) is desired.

• Experience with C++, JavaScript, Python required; embedded sys experience desired.

• Experience working in an Agile Scrum software development environment using Jira is desired.

• Ability to work in a dynamic customer-site team environment, representing the company in a professional manner.

• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and design implementations.

• Ability to organize work and deliver on time work products.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

• Ability to bend, stretch and lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Location

• Niceville, FL

Clearance

• Active Secret security clearance required

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