Senior Principal Engineer Software (Embedded)

Responsibilities

• Containerization and securing of applications
• Operating System hardening and network security
• Deploying, automating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the systems and software infrastructure
• Developing, modifying, and maintaining customized or standardized applications using software engineering best practices and standards
• Participating in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance
• Applying technical expertise in solving complex integrations problems
• Interacting with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 or more years of experience in software engineering
• Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 6 or more years of experience in software engineering
• Development experience with C/C++ or other OOP languages
• Extensive experience (8+ years) with Windows, Linux, and/or real-time operating systems like LynxOS or VxWorks
• In-depth knowledge of aviation or safety-critical systems and a strong understanding of safety-critical software development protocols
• Experience with debugging software in both desktop and target environments including remote environments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with Agile software development
• Experience with configuration management using industry standard tools and processes
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining comprehensive software documentation throughout the development lifecycle
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, plugins, Git and Confluence
• Experience with Firewall, VPN, switch, and router configuration
• Experience with configuration and management of Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper network appliances
• Experience with authentication and data encryption methods, to include securing communications at either the datalink or network layer
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance and Special Program Access