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# Sr. Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** TCS Inc
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, LabVIEW, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ea877c9f1faee04c

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's STEM Degree and 6 years of related experience, or 4 year of experience with a PhD.
 * Experience developing real time embedded software in C++
 * Experience with HW/SW integration
 * Experience developing software in a RHEL environment
 * Familiarity with Atlassian and Agile software development practices.
 * Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs.
 * Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start., * Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or related field.
 * Missile Defense domain knowledge
 * Experience using LabView
 * Security + Certification
 * A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.

## Description

TCS is searching for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join our strong team of Engineers supporting our Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) customer in Huntsville, AL. The GMD program is a portion of the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) system to protect the US and our allies from ballistic missile attacks. The selected candidate will use modern tools to further the development and sustainment of the GMD system."


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