Sr Principal Systems Software Engineer

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Plano, TXtime type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R0028845

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4

ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

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. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC .
As the Senior Principal Software Systems Engineer, you will be a recognized technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and lifecycle management of complex, software-intensive systems. This role combines deep systems engineering expertise with advanced software engineering knowledge to ensure that all technical solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with mission and business objectives. The Senior Principal Software Engineer provides strategic technical direction, leads multidisciplinary teams, and ensures seamless integration across hardware, software, and network domains.
At SNC, you’ll work on cutting-edge defense systems, owning full system lifecycle responsibilities (requirements, modeling, simulation, test, certification, sustainment, retirement) in collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams (mechanical, structures, electrical, RF). ycle.
** Qualifications You Must Have:
*** Bachelor’s of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 16 or more years of relevant experience
* Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
* Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
* Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
* Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
* Knowledge of industry standard Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools
* Software Systems Experience
* Working knowledge of Python, C++.
* Modeling and Simulation
* Controls System
* The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
** Qualifications We Prefer:
*** Advanced

Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, No

Magic, MATLAB
* Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
* Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
* Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures
* Thorough understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)
* Experience integrating with existing or legacy aircraft platforms
* Experience working agile methodologies with Atlassian tools
* Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and safety-critical software standards

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days…