Principal Engineer

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – C2 / C4I & Air Defense SystemsJob Summary:We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of complex software systems for C2, C4I, and Air Defense solutions.

The role combines hands-on software engineering with technical leadership, system integration, and mentoring engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of critical software components using Java and/or C++.Lead system integration with radars, sensors, weapon systems, communication networks, and external C2 systems.Drive technical planning, code reviews, testing, and software quality standards.Optimize system performance, reliability, security, and real-time processing.Support technical proposals, solution design, and effort estimation.Lead troubleshooting, system verification, and acceptance testing.Mentor engineers and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.Minimum 7 years of software development experience, including at least 5 years in Defense, C2/C4I, or Air Defense systems.Proven technical leadership and hands-on system integration experience in mission-critical environments.Expert knowledge of Java and/or modern C++, distributed systems, networking protocols, and software architecture.Experience with middleware, databases, Linux, Develops, automated testing, and CI/CD tools.Strong problem-solving, communication, mentoring, and leadership skills.Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and travel to customer sites when required.