Principal Software Engineer

Insight Global

Los Angeles, CA, United States

4 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience required

1 year minimum

Compensation

$124,800.0 - $228,800.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Testing (Software) C (Programming Language) Agile Methodology JIRA IBM Rational ClearCase Static Program Analysis Communications Protocols Software Debugging Dynamical Systems Global Positioning Systems (GPS) GPS Navigation Devices IBM Rational Clearquest

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Python (Programming Language) MATLAB Requirements Management Sensor Fusion Simulink Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis Systems Integration Workflow Management Systems Software Verification Git SC Clearance DO-178B Software Version Control PolySpace Data Generation

Job description

The Principal Software Engineer will develop, test, debug, and integrate software for advanced navigation systems. This role works closely with a high-performing engineering team to design innovative solutions, support system integration activities, and contribute to the development of next-generation navigation capabilities in an Agile environment., Develop, test, and debug software for advanced navigation systems. -Design and implement software solutions using MATLAB, Simulink, C, and Python. -Perform software and system integration activities on navigation hardware platforms. -Apply Model-Based Engineering (MBE) methodologies to system and software development. -Design and evaluate INS/GPS navigation algorithms and Kalman filters. -Analyze, process, and visualize system performance data using MATLAB. -Translate software requirements into functional software designs and implementations. -Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in an Agile development environment. -Support software verification, validation, certification, and release activities. -Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technical innovation efforts. -Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and teamwork. -Uphold high standards of ethics, integrity, and technical excellence while delivering mission-critical solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of software development experience, Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year
Experience developing software using MATLAB and Simulink
Proficiency in C and Python programming
Experience with source control and workflow tools such as Git, ClearCase, ClearQuest, and/or Jira
Strong MATLAB experience for data creation, analysis, processing, and visualization
Experience modeling dynamic systems using Simulink
Expertise with Navigation Systems and INS/GPS Kalman filter design
Experience defining software requirements for navigation systems
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative development environment
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Ability to work onsite full-time

Nice to Have Experience:

Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Software test development, execution, and performance evaluation experience
Experience using DOORS for requirements management
Sensor fusion expertise using IMU, GPS, barometers, and related sensors
Advanced knowledge of INS mechanization techniques
Embedded INS/GPS navigation systems experience
Experience translating formal software requirements into software design solutions
Experience defining software requirements for INS/GPS systems
Familiarity with mission-critical and safety-critical software development standards such as DO-178B/C
MATLAB-based simulation and navigation system performance analysis experience
Experience with communication protocols including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, and RS-422
Experience with code analysis and software verification tools such as Polyspace, LDRA, and VectorCast