Senior Principal Software Engineer

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is passionate and highly collaborative. It provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++) in a Linux environment

• Good working knowledge of data structures and how to efficiently use them to solve problems

• Experience with one or more scripting languages (e.g. Python)

• Experience working with containerized software and associated tools (Kubernetes, Helm, Podman)

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Multithreading

• Experience working both in a team environment and individually

• Experience with network protocols such as TCP/IP

• Experience with Qt

• Experience with User Interface development

• Experience with Angular web GUI development

• Embedded SW Design Experience

• Experience in integrating software with hardware

• Experience with Configuration Management tools, such as git

• Experience maintaining and using build processes (makefiles, CMake)

• Familiarity with event-driven systems and messaging platforms such as Kafka

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and gRPC

• Experience with or basic understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and/or signal processing

• Experience with or basic understanding of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Standards

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Poly

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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