Principal Software Engineer
About the job
- A Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, and a minimum of twelve years’ experience including five years of leadership roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong analytical, communication, leadership, problem-solving, and short-term and long-term planning skills.
- Ability to apply complex technical professional disciplines requiring a four-year degree or equivalent and extensive applied use of related concepts, practices, and methods.
- Strong background and experience in software engineering activities, including research, design, development, debugging, integration, testing, and deployment.
- Experience developing Modular Open System Approach-compliant architecture and designs.
- At least eight years of modern C++ (C++11 or newer) development experience.
- Experience developing systems that require hardware, software, and firmware to work together in an integrated system.
- Must possess a minimum of a Secret clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a U.S. government security clearance at the Secret level.
- Provide direction and leadership to others as a lead or technical specialist for software development of Radio Frequency emitter products and solutions.
- Develop software using modern C++ for Radio Frequency emitter products and solutions.
- Work closely with the customer to understand requirements and CONOPS in order to design and produce a system that meets customer expectations.
- Coordinate and lead reviews and demonstrations for customers and high-level management.
- Review and ensure developed software meets desired quality standards and behaves as intended.
- Oversee and assist in system integration efforts in a lab environment and in the field.
- Provide functional and technical guidance to other engineers.
- Some travel is required.
- Experience leading a software development team.
- Experience applying DevSecOps principles, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines.
- Experience with user interface design and developing workflows that provide a good user experience.
- Experience with small-scale distributed systems with latency restrictions.
- Experience with the Atlassian suite and GitLab.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, STIG processes, and working through Risk Management Frameworks.
- Experience with range interfaces such as LMOC, TBCF, and XLCC.
- Experience in network architecture and implementations.
About the company
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that provides engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development services to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets. Its work spans information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. SRC designs and builds complex systems, integrates them into clients’ environments, conducts rigorous testing, and offers ongoing field support through laboratories and facilities that replicate real-world operation. The company differentiates itself through its broad, end-to-end capabilities across multiple disciplines, its long history since 1988, and its extensive network of engineering offices and state-of-the-art test facilities for both defense and commercial applications. SRC’s goal is to help customers meet emerging challenges by delivering high-quality products and technical services that perform in real-world conditions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1988
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NAVSEA Seaport Enhanced gives SRC access to a $3.5 billion, 15-year Navy pipeline.
- The August 2026 Navy contract for C4I engineering broadens work across multiple ship fleets.
- CBP kept SRC as incumbent for $21.39 million aircraft sensor support through September 2026.
What critics are saying
- CBP’s Aircraft Sensors Technical Support Services ends September 22, 2026, forcing recompete risk.
- SRC’s growth depends on defense contracting cycles and incumbent renewals, not product revenue.
- Private ownership and federal concentration make a single protest or budget cut damaging.
What makes Scientific Research Corporation unique
- SRC won NAVSEA Seaport Enhanced across seven zones in March 2026.
- SRC holds deep C4I, cyber, and aircraft-sensor sustainment work across Navy and CBP.
- SRC remains embedded in follow-on federal vehicles, including OASIS UNR and Seaport.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement