Tata Consultancy Services

Senior Principal Software Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Huntsville • Alabama • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Java

About the role

  • The selected Senior Principal Software Engineer responsibilities will include the support of the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the Ground Fire Control (GFC) product
  • The Senior Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for understanding, implementing, and testing both existing and new capabilities and algorithms, which include complex mathematics and physics-based solutions, that directly support GWS capabilities on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
  • As a Senior Principal Software Engineer on the GFC team, you will be part of a team that writes the software (currently ~1.5 million lines of code) that evaluates and manages the threat scene for the missile defense system that protects the US
  • The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related work experience
  • or a Master's Degree and 6 years of related work experience
  • or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD
  • Recent experience developing software in C++ or Java or Ada
  • Willingness to become proficient with Ada software development
  • Applicants must possess good communication skills
  • Applicants must demonstrate ability to think critically and capture concepts in work products, presentations, and discussions
  • Capable of working both independently and within a team environment
  • Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs
  • Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application
Benefits
  • BC/BS Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Flexible Time Off
  • STD/LTD/Life Insurance
  • Referral Bonuses
  • professional development reimbursement
  • vacation
  • sick leave
  • maternity/paternity leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
C++JavaAdasoftware developmentcomplex mathematicsphysics-based solutionssoftware testingalgorithm implementationthreat scene evaluationMissile Defense System
Soft Skills
communication skillscritical thinkingteam collaborationindependent workadaptabilityproblem-solvingconceptualizationpresentation skillstime managementfast-paced environment
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhDDoD-issued Secret security clearance