Senior Principal Engineer - Full-Stack Ground Software Developer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis software systems.
• Perform full software life cycle functions including requirements, architecture, design, coding, testing, integration, documentation, and support.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field plus 8 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree (Master's or Ph.D.) may substitute for two years of experience.
• A current, active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with satellite ground system development focusing on distributed C2, data processing, or mission planning software.
• Experience with industry-standard ground systems such as COSMOS, ECLIPSE, OS/COMET, or OASIS.
• Experience delivering high-reliability software in an agile, team-based environment with a solid CI/CD workflow.
• Experience in one or more of the following technology areas: Cloud development (AWS, Lambda, Docker, Kubernetes), Web and REST services (Spring, Jersey, Flask, CherryPy, Ruby on Rails), Front-end and UX development (JavaScript, Angular, React, JavaFX, Python, Qt), Back-end development (SQL, NoSQL, JPA/ORM), or modeling and planning software in Java, C++, or Python.

Nice to Have

• Experience in mission management, command & control, mission data processing, ground terminal and infrastructure domains.
• Experience with ground or mission integration activities including operations readiness, rehearsals, and launch support.
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Information Assurance (IA) in ground systems development.
• Knowledge of Agile EVM and Agile software development methodologies.
• Understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CICD) principles with security considerations as part of DevSecOps.
• Experience with requirements management tools like Jama or DOORS.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) SysML diagrams and UML diagrams.
• Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and Jira.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited university, college, or school recognized by the US Department of Education.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plans.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs including parental, military, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Participation in company recognition programs and other incentives.