Principal Software Engineer - X-Lab - (25-290)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and development of verification analysis tools.
• Coordinate, develop, and maintain analysis and test tracking tools.
• Ensure the proper backup and archiving of test products and analysis datasets.
• Develop and maintain analysis tools according to the requirements provided by test analysts, including Excel-based tools (utilizing VBA) and Java-based tools.
• Support the integration of source tracks into C2BMC prototypes and analyze track processing results.
• Generate and assess concurrent radar and sensor tracks during modeling & simulation (M&S) and live flight test events.
• Improve experimental prototypes based on test outcomes and analysis results.
• Evaluate how C2BMC prototype systems perform and support ongoing X-Lab projects.

Requirements

• Current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year of related experience with a PhD, or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrable skills in full-cycle software engineering of new capabilities.
• Basic Systems Engineering understanding to guide software design.
• Experience with Java object-oriented development principles and patterns.
• Experience with Linux environment and relational databases.
• Experience with software testing and analysis tools.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Agile software development processes and principles.
• Willingness to work in a full-time on-site position at Schriever SFB.

Nice to Have

• Current and active in-scope DoD-issued TS/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Current DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc.).
• Experience with other object-oriented software such as Python, C++/C#.
• Bash or similar scripting experience.
• Experience with spreadsheets for data analysis and tools development.
• Development and automation of data management processes and tools.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (preferred).
• Master's Degree or PhD in a related field (preferred).
• 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary range of USD 100,300.00 - 150,500.00 per year.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
• Annual bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.
• Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.