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Principal Software Engineer – Mission Systems

Palmdale, TXOnsiteFull TimePrincipalPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • C++
  • mission systems
  • real-time embedded systems
  • integration
  • interoperability testing
  • STEM degree
  • 8+ years experience

Nice to have

  • Atlassian Tools
  • Confluence
  • JIRA
  • Bitbucket
  • real-time operating systems
  • deterministic scheduling

Role summary

Seeking a Principal Software Engineer with 8+ years of C/C++ development experience in mission systems. The role involves software architecture, design, development, and integration for real-time embedded systems within mission environments like tactical data links, aircraft sensors, and electronic warfare. Responsibilities include integration and interoperability testing in lab and simulated settings. Preferred skills include Atlassian Tools, real-time operating systems, networked systems, secure communications, message parsing, and OMS/MOSA integration. The position requires 100% onsite work and 10% travel.

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
  • 8+ years of C/C++ development experience
  • Experience in mission systems software architecture, including design, development, and integration.
  • Software development experience across mission systems such as tactical/mission data links, aircraft sensors, communications/navigation/identification (CNI), mission computers, displays, weapon systems, or electronic warfare systems
  • C / C++ development for real-time embedded systems
  • Integration and interoperability testing in lab and simulated environments
  • Ability to work onsite 100%
  • Ability to travel 10% 

Preferred / Additional Skills

  • Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
  • Real-time operating systems and deterministic scheduling
  • Networked and distributed systems under bandwidth and latency constraints
  • Secure communications and crypto interface awareness (COMSEC)
  • Message parsing, data modeling, and protocol implementation
  • Mission systems and OMS/MOSA integration
  • Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including:
• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
• 401K with generous employer match
• Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Remote work opportunities based on role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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