Principal Software Engineer (On-site)

Our client is seeking experienced Principal Software Engineers to support the development, integration, and testing of real-time embedded software systems within a complex engineering environment. Openings are available for both individual contributors and technical team leaders supporting advanced software development programs.

This role involves full lifecycle software development activities including requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and technical leadership. Candidates will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams and support highly technical software efforts involving embedded and mission-critical systems.

• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, architecture, design, coding, integration, testing, and documentation
• Develop, maintain, upgrade, and support embedded software applications and related systems
• Perform software implementation, unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and software verification activities
• Support hardware and software integration efforts and simulated testing activities
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Systems, Safety, and Software Engineering teams
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development within the software engineering organization
• Ensure technical solutions align with engineering principles, customer requirements, and quality standards
• Support software quality assurance and software configuration management activities
• Coordinate software safety and cybersecurity activities as required
• Support formal engineering reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR milestones
• Analyze software requirements and evaluate technical designs to ensure compliance with customer and contractual requirements
• Prepare and present technical metrics, project status, and engineering updates to management and customers
• Travel to customer sites as required
• Team Leader Responsibilities
• Lead software engineering efforts including planning, estimating, scheduling, integration, testing, and project execution activities
• Monitor technical, cost, schedule, and quality performance of assigned projects
• Support software verification planning and software test execution activities
• Provide technical direction and leadership to software engineering teams
• Coordinate internal and external resources to meet project objectives and deliverables
• Support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting activities including EAC support
• Manage work packages and control accounts as assigned
• Provide work direction, project coordination, and performance input for assigned personnel
• Proactively identify and communicate project risks, issues, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in real-time embedded software development and/or software testing required
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with a Master’s degree or 2 years with a Ph.D. considered
• Strong programming experience with C and C++
• Experience with Python programming
• Experience developing software applications on Linux operating systems or bare-metal real-time systems
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and development principles
• Experience with Ethernet communications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• 401k

Pay Range: $72.00 - $77.00 per hour (Depending on experience and qualifications)

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