{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a062a51c5a39b06d1f7f52ff","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a062a51c5a39b06d1f7f52ff","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a062a51c5a39b06d1f7f52ff","title":"Principal Software Engineer","description":"Do you enjoy developing new products and services? Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collective environment. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the development and optimization of advanced software systems for aerospace applications. You will lead major projects, mentor engineering teams, and drive innovation to achieve superior software performance.\nThe Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.\nResponsibilities:\nLead Software Engineer at the project Level\nLeadership of staff Software Engineers for project execution\nResponsible for software design and architecture on project\nResponsible for estimation of software tasks\nStrong communication skills for interfacing to customers\nQualifications You Must Have:\nBachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience\nKnowledge of Software Engineering principles and practices\nFamiliarity working in multi-disciplinary teams\nExperience with C/C++\nExperience with Linux in both runtime and as a programming environment\nExperience with Embedded Systems\nQualifications We Prefer:\nExperience leading teams of software engineers at a project level\nExperience in bare metal programming with microcontrollers\nExperience with embedded oriented busses such as I2C and SPI.\nExperience with the Xilinx/AMD SOCs\nExcellent customer-facing communication skills\nFamiliarity with Agile Software Development\nKnowledge of networking basics including socket-based communications\nExperience with Containerization\nDevSecOps principles\nBASH and Python scripting\nExperience with Yocto\nExperience with virtual machines\nExperience using AI tools as part of development process\nFamiliarity with databases such as Mongo\nExperience developing apps for mobile devices and Windows desktops\nFamiliar with information assurance and data encryption\nEssential Functions:\nAbility to work on a computer for extended periods.\nHand/finger dexterity for coding and testing.\nAbility to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.\nThis posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.\nEstimated Starting Salary Range: $165,010.21 - $226,889.04. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.\nSNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.\nSNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .\nIMPORTANT NOTICE:\nThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.\n\nSNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!\nSNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. 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Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collective environment. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the development and optimization of advanced software systems for aerospace applications. You will lead major projects, mentor engineering teams, and drive innovation to achieve superior software performance.\nThe Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.\nResponsibilities:\nLead Software Engineer at the project Level\nLeadership of staff Software Engineers for project execution\nResponsible for software design and architecture on project\nResponsible for estimation of software tasks\nStrong communication skills for interfacing to customers\nQualifications You Must Have:\nBachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience\nKnowledge of Software Engineering principles and practices\nFamiliarity working in multi-disciplinary teams\nExperience with C/C++\nExperience with Linux in both runtime and as a programming environment\nExperience with Embedded Systems\nQualifications We Prefer:\nExperience leading teams of software engineers at a project level\nExperience in bare metal programming with microcontrollers\nExperience with embedded oriented busses such as I2C and SPI.\nExperience with the Xilinx/AMD SOCs\nExcellent customer-facing communication skills\nFamiliarity with Agile Software Development\nKnowledge of networking basics including socket-based communications\nExperience with Containerization\nDevSecOps principles\nBASH and Python scripting\nExperience with Yocto\nExperience with virtual machines\nExperience using AI tools as part of development process\nFamiliarity with databases such as Mongo\nExperience developing apps for mobile devices and Windows desktops\nFamiliar with information assurance and data encryption\nEssential Functions:\nAbility to work on a computer for extended periods.\nHand/finger dexterity for coding and testing.\nAbility to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.\nThis posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.\nEstimated Starting Salary Range: $165,010.21 - $226,889.04. 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