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.
Roles & Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
Location
Clearance
- Active Secret security clearance required
Cummings Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cummings Aerospace complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Cummings Aerospace expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Cummings Aerospace’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
