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Principal Software Architect

SNC, Littleton, Colorado, United States, 80130


SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission.

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related Engineering field. In this challenging, fast-paced environment, you'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience to design and create groundbreaking aerospace and defense technologies.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, and is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems.

Your technical duties involve the design and development of new software products throughout the product lifecycle. Specifically, your role will include:

Distilling software requirements from high-level customer requirements.

Architecting scalable and maintainable software systems to meet complex customer requirements.

Coordinating software design and development between multiple internal and external teams.

Collaborating with systems engineering to achieve a cohesive system design utilizing MBSE.

Success looks like:

Innovative and able to provide vision into the art of the possible to support program and customer needs.

Passion for product development agility, velocity & quality.

Innovative thinker with good problem-solving and communication skills.

Experience architecting complex integrated software systems spanning multiple SCIs.

Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum and Waterfall.

Experience with the entire software development lifecycle.

Familiarity with object-oriented programming design patterns and service-based architectures.

Strong team player motivated by team success.

Here’s what you can expect:

Generous paid time off and flex time.

Friendly and talented colleagues.

Exclusive SNC company events.

Leadership and development training.

SNC Mentorship Program.

Education reimbursement.

Must-haves:

Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience.

Strong technical background in software development, including proficiency in programming languages, software architecture, and development methodologies.

Experience in leading and managing software development teams.

Experience in developing scalable and high-performance software systems.

Familiarity with modern software engineering practices like DevOps and Agile methodologies.

Experience in working with distributed teams and managing subcontractors or vendors.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and manage expectations.

Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and monitor projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Ability to analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into actionable project plans and deliverables.

Experience in working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

Familiarity with software development best practices, such as code reviews, testing, and documentation.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Preferred:

Several years of experience in managing software development projects, preferably in a subcontractor or outsourcing context.

Experience with embedded systems and designing & developing software that interacts with hardware.

Experience developing integrated aircraft mission systems.

Experience developing software with OMS requirements.

Experience with DO-178/MIL-STD-882 and applicable Design Assurance Level (DAL) certifications.

Experience architecting software utilizing MBSE principles.

Active Top Secret clearance.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $138,634.92 - $190,623.01. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.

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