Principal Software Engineer-TL
Scientific Research
Huntsville, AL · Posted September 11, 2026
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About the job
Description
Providing direction/leadership to others as a lead or technical specialist for the software development of Radio Frequency (RF) emitter products and solutions
Developing software using modern C++ for development of Radio Frequency (RF) emitter products and solutions
Working closely with the customer to understand requirements and CONOPS in order to design and produce a system that meets customer expectations
Coordinating and leading reviews and demonstrations to customers and high-level management
Reviewing and ensuring developed software meets desired quality standards and behaves as intended
Overseeing and assisting in system integration efforts in a lab environment and in the field
Providing functional and technical guidance to other engineers
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Requirements
Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field, a minimum of twelve years’ experience including five years of leadership roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong analytical, communication, leadership, problem-solving, and short-term and long-term planning skills
Ability to apply complex, technical professional disciplines requiring a four-year degree or equivalent and the extensive, applied use of related concepts, practices and methods
Strong background and experience in Software Engineering activities to include research, design, development, debugging, integration, testing, and deployment
Experience developing Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) compliant architecture and designs
At least 8 years of modern C++ (C++11 or newer) development
Experience developing systems that require hardware, software, and firmware to work together in an integrated system
Must possess a minimum of a Secret clearance
Desired Skills
Experience leading a software development team
Experience applying DevSecOps principles, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Experience with user interface (UI) design and developing workflows that provide a good user experience (UX)
Experience with small-scale distributed systems with latency restrictions
Experience within the Atlassian suite and GitLab
Working knowledge of Cyber Security principles, STIG processes and working through Risk Management Framework(s)
Experience with range interfaces such as LMOC, TBCF, XLCC, etc.
Experience in network architecture and implementations
Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL
Travel Requirements
Some travel required
About Us
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EEO
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
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