Principal Engineer/Scientist

Core4ce•Bath Township, OH

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Core4ce is recruiting a Principal Engineer/Scientist to join our team of technical leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. In this senior-level role, you will lead complex, high-impact technical programs, drive research initiatives, and serve as a recognized expert whose insights shape both organizational strategy and client outcomes. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned technical professional to exercise full creative and technical authority on programs that directly advance national security objectives. You will work on-site at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) — one of the nation's premier intelligence production centers — located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. NASIC sits at the forefront of air, space, and cyberspace intelligence analysis, and your contributions will directly inform decisions at the highest levels of the U.S. defense and intelligence enterprise.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics is required.
PhD in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics plus 7+ years of direct relevant experience
Master's Degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics plus 11+ years of direct relevant experience
Active Top Secret/SCI

Nice To Haves

Designing, developing, and deploying Cloud-native applications in complex, mission-critical environments
Implementing and managing Event-Driven Architectures (EDA) at enterprise scale
Building secure software solutions grounded in industry security best practices and frameworks
Practical experience and demonstrated proficiency in software development using the Scrum framework
Design and implementation of modern, intuitive User Interfaces (UI)
Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) or equivalent advanced Scrum certification
Relevant Scrum developer certifications (e.g., CSD, ASD) with demonstrated skills and hands-on experience
Kubernetes certifications (CKA — Certified Kubernetes Administrator; CKAD — Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)

Responsibilities

Lead complex, high-level technical and theoretical consulting and support services across defense and government programs.
Design, develop, execute, and implement projects — often of a research nature — that meaningfully advance the organization's technical expertise and capabilities.
Integrate advanced concepts, data, and information from diverse technical arenas to synthesize innovative approaches and techniques for solving challenging problems.
Prepare and present high-quality reports, papers, proposals, briefings, and other technical documentation tailored to both technical and executive audiences.
Act as a project leader, directing the work of junior and mid-level staff members and fostering a high-performance team culture.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to program leadership, clients, and stakeholders on issues of strategic technical importance.

Benefits

401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

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