Principal Software Engineer

Job Description:

The Principal Software Engineer will join our multi-discipline development team in Indianapolis, IN, supporting programs in next-generation avionics and weapon system integration. Our team and products address the customer’s needs for rapid capability integration that provide superior combat relevance and readiness across the airborne fleet via integrated sense, control, employment, and deployment solutions. Our team develops innovative Weapon System Integration (WSI) solutions for the airborne war fighter to address current and emerging threat environments. The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality and team productivity. We are looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple DoD customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.

Typical Duties:

The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for development, integration, test, and documentation of software for our Weapon System Integration (WSI) products. The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for developing software, tailoring reusable software, and integrating software components on virtual machines and target hardware. As part of the Integrated Product Team (IPT), the Principal Software Engineer will be a key technical leader throughout the full software lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, implementation and unit testing, and software integration and test. The Principal Software Engineer shares knowledge with other engineers and contributes to maturing and improving our processes and products. Adherence to coding standards and best practices, and configuration management of all code is required for this position.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 8 years related experience in Software Development or other related engineering experience
• Effective communicator to internal and external customers
• Proficient in C , Python, and Embedded C/C programming languages
• Proficient with Object Oriented Analysis (OOA) and Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
• Experience developing embedded software including hardware/software integration experience.
• standards such as: MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, and Universal Armament Interface (UAI)
• Experience Interfacing with High- and Low-Level APIs.
• Experience in multi-threaded programming
• Experience reading and developing from Interface Control Documents (ICD)
• Experience across every phase of the software development life cycle
• Knowledge and experience working with digital data
• Ability to research, analyze, and optimize code to meet performance requirements
• Experience with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like Eclipse and MS Visual Studio
• Experience with version control tools such as git.
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of Software Development Processes
• Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps Software Development process environments\
• Strong communication and teaming skills demonstrated by experience working within Agile or DevOps SW development teams
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance, coaching and training to other employees
• Identifies and advocate improvement to processes, tools, and technical solutions which affect the team and/or product
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work with minimal oversight. Must be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Experience developing and integrating embedded architectures
• Experience using Common Munitions BIT/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE)
• Experience with Automated Testing and Automated Test Frameworks
• Experience with Coverity or SonarQube or other equivalent static analysis tools
• Experience with Containerization and Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with DoD development process
• Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Weapons/Effects (Missiles, Projectiles), Command & Control for Fire Control and Surveillance applications, Datalinks, and Airborne Platform Integration
• Experience developing, guiding, or coaching a software team
  
  

Education Requirements:

• BS with a major in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program
  
  

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.