Principal/Senior Principal Software Engineer

. Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems .

Posted 4/6/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $163,200 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

JavaPython

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems
Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers
Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems
Prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems
Ensures software standards are met

What you’ll need

Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Science with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s in Science with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 year of experience, or 4 years of additional experience in lieu of a degree
Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python
Experience working Software Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering
Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaC++Pythonsoftware development lifecycleagile development methodologysoftware testingsystems engineeringcompilersassemblersutility programs

Certifications

DoD Secret Clearance