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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** MITRE Corporation
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $173,200.0 - $216,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Software Engineering, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Software Application Programming, HybridCloud, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/69BE8AB864E44115B15438D218237909/job/

## About the Role

* Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
 * Experience with software engineering and architecture of complex, high-assurance systems
 * Strong experience in technical leadership roles, with hands-on responsibility for system design and software delivery
 * Experience with FAA automation systems (e.g., ERAM, STARS, TFMS, TBFM, TFDM, SWIM) or other safety-critical domains
 * Deep experience with cloud-native architectures, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices
 * Proficient in developing applications for hybrid-cloud and mission-critical environments
 * Proficiency in modern DevSecOps tools, digital engineering/model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe)
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interface with senior leadership and technical stakeholders
 * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a FAA - Suitability . Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for FAA - Suitability
 * This position has a minimum requirement of 50% hybrid on-site, * Active FAA suitability
 * Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
 * Familiarity with air traffic control operations, safety assurance processes, and FAA acquisition lifecycle
 * Proven experience supporting government or national infrastructure systems where performance, security, and reliability are paramount

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s)



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