Principal Software Engineer

at  Cummings Aerospace Inc

OVERVIEW

The Principal Software Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. A professional who possesses demonstrated experience in development and execution of major prototype or acquisition systems and applies government or industry standard engineering tools and processes in the execution of program objectives. The individual will lead an engineering team performing software development of modeling and simulation tools. Travel to customer and contractor sites for technical and programmatic meetings is required.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• BS degree in Software Engineering or Computer Engineer/Science required, MS preferred.
• At least 15 years of engineering experience in the relevant Software engineering disciplines; experience on DoD programs desired.
• A proven leader with experience in all phases of Software Engineering including requirement development, design, implementation, test, and integration.
• Experience with software configuration management tools including git and Gitlab.
• Experience with C++ and Python required.
• Experience with Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code required.
• Experience with CMake is desired.
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum software development environment is desired.
• Experience working with 6 Degree-of-Freedom models and algorithms for implementation in simulation and control of aerospace vehicles is desired.
• Ability to work in a dynamic customer-site team environment, representing the company in a professional manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and design implementations.
• Ability to organize work and deliver on time work products.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stretch and lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

• Lead a team to perform development and on-time delivery of technical software products to our customers.
• Develop/Design/Modify test software for modeling flight vehicles.
• Support the development of software requirements and architecture.
• Document and present analysis results to technical leads, management, and/or customers.
• Implement disciplined coding standards to ensure robust reliable software.
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the day-to-day performance of duties.
• Support program meetings and technical reviews with internal and external customers.
• Support other duties as assigned.