Principal Software Engineer

Laurel Technologies Partnership • Frederick, MD

362d • $113,740 - $203,068

About The Position

As a Principal Software Engineer for DRS Naval Electronics, you will apply your technical, development and cybersecurity experience to lead the execution of the software architecture and design-related development of tactical components and subsystems in our portfolio of US Navy electronics infrastructure solutions. As a software engineering leader, you will provide subject matter expertise to client programs for software components and lead the software development operations as part of the engineering team. This role includes software task leadership to solve software issues during design, test, transition to production, and formal deliveries. Job focus areas include leading software engineering activities in software architecture applied to software design, development, testing, and modification of sub-systems or systems and the sustainment of these systems through the product life cycle.

Requirements

• Technical degree (Master or Bachelor of Science) in relevant field (Computer Science or related field of study) with at least 8 years of direct experience related to Software Engineering.
• Demonstrated success in solving technical problems.
• Background in Software Engineering, including participation in multi-discipline, cross-functional teams on significant software development efforts.
• Thorough understanding and application of legacy, new and emerging industry and military standards for Software Engineering processes, techniques, and tools (e.g., Agile Development, Architecture-based Design, UML, and SysML).
• Demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux operating system administration and development.
• Familiarity with requirements management processes and tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Familiarity with software design processes and tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect).
• Familiarity with software lifecycle processes such as requirements, design, version control, testing.
• Familiarity with legacy, new and emerging distributed software architectures (e.g., client/server, thin client, Peer-to-Peer, Cloud, Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture, Microservices, hardware virtualization, Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, mobile computing).
• Fluency in multiple software programming languages (e.g., Java, C, C++, Bash, Python).
• Experience in multiple software domains (e.g., algorithm development, middleware services, operating systems, device drivers, combat systems, real-time embedded systems, human interfaces, test harnesses, formal methods).
• Ability to act independently, prioritize tasks and manage to schedule.

Responsibilities

• Drive technology and completion of assigned technical solutions, efficient execution, and task completion on time and within budget.
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or sub-systems.
• Independently lead a technical team and mentor and coach other engineers.
• Provide SME guidance on software activities and related documentation such as systems concept of operations, system security design, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders and customers on software engineering topics.
• Full software lifecycle support including analysis, requirements, design, development/implementation, testing, integration (on hardware), configuration management, deployment, and debugging of embedded software applications and/or systems.
• Perform unit and system-level analysis to measure performance, cost, schedule, and risk trade-offs.
• Support software qualification efforts, development of test software and qualification plans, test activities, and failure analysis efforts.
• Resolve field performance issues via failure analysis, debug and change management.
• Scope and estimate software effort and review software design changes for engineering change proposals and engineering change orders.
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments and software build deliveries.
• Provide technical knowledge, assistance, and mentoring to other engineers and support personnel.
• Support and/or lead Internal Research and Development (IR&D) projects, which may include prototype design and development to retire key development risks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
• Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree