Principal Software Engineer

Job Summary

The selected candidate will partner with executive leadership, program managers, chief engineers, and cross-functional teams to lead software architecture, design, and development for advanced electronic warfare systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the software architecture, design, and development of advanced electronic warfare systems, including RF sensing, signal processing, and countermeasure capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership across the full software lifecycle, ensuring alignment with mission requirements, performance constraints, and system integration needs.
• Oversee the development of real-time, high-performance software supporting EW and radar platforms, including embedded and distributed systems.
• Guide the evolution and sustainment of EW software frameworks, ensuring scalability, modularity, and reuse across programs.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering technical excellence and leadership development.
• Collaborate with business development to shape EW-focused solutions, support proposals, and expand customer relationships.
• Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including DevSecOps, automated testing, configuration management, and secure coding.
• Back-end software development. CUDA is a plus. C in a Linux environment is strongly preferred.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 8-12 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6-10 years.
• Experience with real-time systems, signal processing, and high-throughput data processing architectures.
• Experience serving in a technical software leadership role.
• Proficiency in C and object-oriented design, with experience in performance-critical applications.
• Solid foundation in modern software engineering practices, including code reviews, CI/CD, and test-driven development.
• Ability to contribute to technical strategy and business development efforts.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Also, must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top-Secret security clearance.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in EW concepts, such as electronic attack, electronic protection, and electronic support.
• Demonstrated experience developing electronic warfare, RF systems, or radar software in a team-based environment.
• Deep expertise in electronic warfare systems and architectures.
• Experience with GPU acceleration (CUDA), MATLAB, or advanced algorithm development.
• Familiarity with FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog) and hardware/software integration.
• Experience leading teams and building high-performance engineering organizations.
• Prior experience supporting U.S. Air Force or DoD EW programs.
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Huntsville, AL, is known for its rich history in aerospace and defense, offering a vibrant community and a hub for technological innovation.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. 

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) 
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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