Principal Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Summary:This principal software engineering position is within the Missions Systems business unit in the Simulation Solutions & Services (SS&S) Defense Systems portfolio. SS&S Defense Systems develops and builds simulation products and training systems for both military and commercial customers. Devices range in complexity from desktop trainers to high fidelity weapon system trainers.We are seeking a self-motivated and passionate principal software engineer to lead a software development team on one of our largest DoD training systems programs. The candidate will be a servant leader for the scrum team and ensure that the team succeeds in meeting their goals and objectives each increment. The candidate will demonstrate strong people leadership, organizational, technical, and communication skills. Proven experience leading software development teams is required. Experience working on complex system-of-systems software development programs for the DoD is a plus.This position requires an active US Secret security clearance. All aspects of the job are done in a classified lab environment and require daily onsite presence. Primary Responsibilities:• Facilitates the team''s progress toward team goals: Continuously challenge the old norms of development to improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity. Help the team focus on daily and Iteration Goals in the context of current Program Increment (PI) Objectives. Actively addresses blocking issues so that the team can remain focused.• Decomposes features into well-defined user stories and performs software development tasks such as analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing• Leverages re-use and best practices in software development gained through industry experience and mentors the team.• Leads team efforts in relentless improvement: Help the team improve and take responsibility for their actions. Teach problem-solving techniques and help the team become better problem-solvers.• Facilitates team meetings and preparation and readiness for events including Daily Stand-ups, Iteration & Sprint Planning, Demos, Technical Reviews, Working Groups, etc.• Supports the Product Owner: Help the Product Owner in their efforts to manage the backlog and guide the team while facilitating a healthy team dynamic.• Promotes quality practices: Help foster the culture of technical discipline and craftsmanship that is the hallmark of effective Agile teams. Provide guidance to assist the teams in constantly improving the quality of their deliverables and meeting the Definition of Done (DoD).• Builds a high-performing team: Focus on ever-improving team dynamics and performance. Help the team manage interpersonal conflicts, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Escalate people problems to management where necessary. Mentors and coaches Jr engineers.• Coordinates with other teams: Represent the team in the Scrum of Scrums (SoS) meeting, and pass information from that meeting back to the team. Coordinate with the System Team, Architect, Release Train Engineer, Product Managers and other stakeholders.• Supports estimating: Guide the team in establishing normalized estimates.• Contributes to portfolio pursuit efforts: bidding and planning, design approach reviews, proposal writing• Individual job duties may vary and may require travel to customer sites Required Qualifications:• Bachelor''s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR• In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor''s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.• Self-starter, able to multi-task and take advantage of opportunities and events to achieve results that meet or exceed expectations.• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with stakeholders at all levels in the organization."¯• Demonstrate the ability to perform autonomously on tasks with moderate to high complexity .• Strong knowledge of OOP concepts and proficiency in C++ or C• Active Clearance (within 24 months).

Created: 2025-10-04