Principal Engineer, Ground System Software (R5199)

requirements from system-level

requirements and operational needs. Ensure software solutions maintain traceability to stakeholder, system, and subsystem

requirements. Participate in architecture trade studies and technical decision-making activities. Support system decomposition, interface definition, and allocation of

requirements. Contribute to system design reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and related technical milestones. Work closely with hardware, network, test, and integration teams to ensure end-to-end system performance. Required

qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field. 8+ years of software engineering experience. 3+ years of software architecture or technical leadership experience. Proficiency in a strongly typed programming language (e.g. C#, TypeScript, Java, C++) with exposure to lower-level systems or protocol integration. Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies. Understanding of systems engineering processes and standards. Experience with

requirements management and traceability practices. Experience using version control and CI/CD tools. Preferred

qualifications: Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, aviation, automotive, telecommunications, or other complex systems domains. Experience with GCS software, mission planning tools, or real-time visualization platforms. Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies. Experience with systems engineering tools such as: Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw IBM DOORS Next Jama Connect Stell JIRA Confluence Experience with cloud-native architectures, containerization, and orchestration technologies. Familiarity with Autonomy Government Reference Architectures, Open Mission Systems and Universal Command & Control Interface. Desired skills: Ability to operate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines. Strong systems thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to translate complex system

requirements into practical software solutions. Experience balancing technical, programmatic, and operational constraints. Strong leadership and collaboration skills. Interface Control Documents (ICDs) development and management \n $220,000 - $330,000 a year \n #LI-SM1 #LF Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed +

Bonus +

Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary

benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary

compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for

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