_{02nd September, 2026}

Role: Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Arlington, VA. (Hybrid option may be available).
 
Job Description:
Seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Software Engineer to work on-site at the Arlington, VA office. 
 
The successful candidate will know all aspects of missile systems engineering in support of DoD missile systems programs. This role involves overseeing the management, auditing, and validation of embedded software rather than hands-on coding. You will work closely with hardware engineers to evaluate the impact of software changes on hardware systems.
 
Specific knowledge and experience with AEGIS combat systems and missile systems is a plus. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering design, development, test, and process management, including change control boards, engineering reviews, and ensuring design changes are fully qualified and compliant with engineering principles. 
Knowledge of systems engineering principles, best practices, agile development, and project management of missile systems development is highly desirable. 
Specific knowledge of the Standard Missile and Navy weapon systems is highly desirable. 
 
Travel potential to 25% of time.
 
Required Skills:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• BS in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software design, development, testing, and process management.
• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and project management principles.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience with embedded software systems.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for mission-critical projects.
• Customer-focused with a people/service-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Prior experience in DoD/military projects.
• Strong background in software management and auditing, with a focus on checks and balances rather than active software development.
• Familiarity with change control processes and software engineering design.
• Experience in embedded or real-time software, particularly in missile or defense systems.
• Key is DOD Missile System Program Knowledge.

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