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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** PEAK Technical Services Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $103,688.0 - $215,384.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Code Review, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Distributed Systems, MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Radio-Frequency Identification, Software Architecture, Software Tools, Secure Coding, Signal Processing, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Data Processing, Real Time Systems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Fpga Hardware, Backend, Information Technology, Devsecops
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_c052634f

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 8-12 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6-10 years.
 * Experience with real-time systems, signal processing, and high-throughput data processing architectures.
 * Experience serving in a technical software leadership role.
 * Proficiency in C and object-oriented design, with experience in performance-critical applications.
 * Solid foundation in modern software engineering practices, including code reviews, CI/CD, and test-driven development.
 * Ability to contribute to technical strategy and business development efforts.
 * Strong organizational and communication skills.
 * Must be a U.S. citizen, possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Also, must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top-Secret security clearance.
 * Reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
 * Strong background in EW concepts, such as electronic attack, electronic protection, and electronic support.
 * Demonstrated experience developing electronic warfare, RF systems, or radar software in a team-based environment.
 * Deep expertise in electronic warfare systems and architectures.
 * Experience with GPU acceleration (CUDA), MATLAB, or advanced algorithm development.
 * Familiarity with FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog) and hardware/software integration.
 * Experience leading teams and building high-performance engineering organizations.
 * Prior experience supporting U.S. Air Force or DoD EW programs.
 * Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

## Description

The selected candidate will partner with executive leadership, program managers, chief engineers, and cross-functional teams to lead software architecture, design, and development for advanced electronic warfare systems.
Primary Responsibilities

 * Lead the software architecture, design, and development of advanced electronic warfare systems, including RF sensing, signal processing, and countermeasure capabilities.
 * Provide technical leadership across the full software lifecycle, ensuring alignment with mission requirements, performance constraints, and system integration needs.
 * Oversee the development of real-time, high-performance software supporting EW and radar platforms, including embedded and distributed systems.
 * Guide the evolution and sustainment of EW software frameworks, ensuring scalability, modularity, and reuse across programs.
 * Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering technical excellence and leadership development.
 * Collaborate with business development to shape EW-focused solutions, support proposals, and expand customer relationships.
 * Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including DevSecOps, automated testing, configuration management, and secure coding.
 * Back-end software development. CUDA is a plus. C in a Linux environment is strongly preferred.