Principal Software Engineer - Onsite

RTX•Portsmouth, RI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Principal Software Engineer to join our Radar Digital Product Line team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating high-performance applications and will be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle. You will work onsite in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience in software design, integration and test utilizing C / C++ in a Real-time, multi-threaded software development environment.
Experience in a Unix/Linux operating system

Nice To Haves

Experience with multithreading, memory management, or performance optimization in complex environments.
Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, particularly in high-concurrency and distributed systems.
Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
Software development experience in a DoD environment
Experience with Network Communication Protocols, Shell Scripting (ksh, csh, bash, Perl), software development tools like Git/Clearcase, software debuggers (GDB), LINUX/UNIX text editors (vi/Gvim/Emacs), and MATLAB
Experience leading small projects/efforts.
Experience providing technical guidance/mentorship to junior engineers

Responsibilities

Develop robust and scalable software in C++ running on Linux or UNIX operating systems using Agile development methods
Design, implement, test, and maintain radar software applications, while ensuring system integration and scalability.
Create/update MATLAB scripts for use in verifying software requirements
Tackle difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule
Participate in design/code/test reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in C/C++ technologies, especially in relation to complex systems and continuous delivery.