Job Details

Albuquerque, NM

Full Time

Description

Verus Research is searching for a Principal Software Engineer to lead and manage high-profile research and development projects within our Space and Autonomy portfolio for the Department of Defense (DoD).

The Principal Software Engineer candidate should be a leader and problem-solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high-performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. The candidate will apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. The Principal Software Engineer will work as part of a larger team with customers, external partners, vendors, scientists, developers, engineers, managers, technicians, and support personnel. The position requires working with tech-savvy customers, identifying their requirements, generating technical reports, formulating execution strategies, and working with diverse internal technical teams. The Principal Software Engineer will also work closely with our senior staff in identifying and pursuing additional growth areas.

This posting is for work in Albuquerque, NM.

The ideal candidate for the Principal Software Engineer role will possess a strong mix of leadership traits, technical and analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas and provide innovative solutions.

Qualifications

Success in this demanding role will stem from:

U.S. citizenship
Active Top Secret SCI clearance
Master’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar
10+ years’ systems engineering experience related to space and/or ground systems
Expert knowledge in development, integration, test and delivery of software applications for both ground and flight software applications for spacecraft
Experience:
- with establishing agile software development and test environments and implementing CI/CD pipelines
- working in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab, C++, etc.), classification environments, and implementing cross-domain solutions
- in DoD program management, including program development and transition
- with Integrated Master Schedules and risk management

Work Location: In-person, Albuquerque, NM, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $140,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus opportunities
Signing bonus

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8-hour shift
Monday to Friday

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