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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** ASRC Federal Holding Company
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Project Management Software, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, UML, Real Time Systems, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/79A22C1FA1F442E89816731F413792F5/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or higher (in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related field) or equivalent related work experience
 * This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government secret clearance, U.S. Citizenship is required
 * This position requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain the required security clearance or other authorization(s) within the necessary timeframe required by applicable contract(s)
 * 8-10 years' experience in software development, maintenance, or support in an Open/Layered Architecture Environment, Operating Environments; Model-based tools; Information Assurance; Tools Development; Safety Analysis; Real-Time System Data Analysis; Problem Analysis; System Integration
 * Experience developing software with Java, C++, or Python
 * Experience developing software with Agile scaled principles
 * Experience with Object Oriented design/development including the employment of Design Patterns to facilitate the utilization of software insulation techniques and plugins
 * Experience working with Linux and UNIX environments
 * Strong skills with Integrated Development Environments (IDE) such as Eclipse
 * Familiar with UML syntax and its use
 * Familiar with driver-based and automated test environments

Experience with the following is considered a plus:

 * Clearcase (Version Control Software)
 * JIRA (Project Management Tool)
 * xUnit Framework, Junit and CPPUnitLite
 * CMMI Level 5 Life Cycle Processes and Procedures
 * Assemblers

## Description

Work in a collaborative team using agile software development methodology, performing the following tasks:

 * Develop software maintenance and upgrade solutions for tactical systems on a collaborative agile team. The candidate will engage in all activities associated with the software development lifecycle and support all process requirements and reviews as necessary.


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