Senior Principal Software Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Principal Software Systems Engineer role is hybrid, with at least 3–5 days per week onsite at the customer’s facility in Boulder, CO. Compensation is $183,381–$193,409 per year. General Dynamics Mission Systems develops high-technology solutions for defense and scientific missions. The engineer provides architectural recommendations and design inputs for complex software systems supporting defense and intelligence missions. The role leads systems engineering across the product lifecycle, aligns requirements and architecture, supports integration and testing, and guides cross-functional teams toward mature, mission-critical systems.

What you'll do

• Lead customer requirements analysis and allocate system requirements to lower levels
• lead functional and performance analysis, system design, trade studies, integration, testing, and interface definition
• develop engineering products and software architecture artifacts
• lead software system development across the product lifecycle
• support business pursuits, briefings, demonstrations, and proposal development
• coordinate with customers and cross-functional teams
• identify and mitigate risks
• lead reviews and mentor engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior principal software systems engineer

systems engineering

software architecture

defense systems

boulder co

hybrid

$183,381–$193,409

secret clearance required

u.s. citizenship required

9/80 schedule

general dynamics mission systems

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching
• flex time off
• paid parental leave
• healthcare benefits
• health and wellness programs
• employee resource and social groups
• professional development.

Why this role

Department of Defense Secret clearance is required at hire; Top Secret is preferred. U.S. citizenship is required. A 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off is available if desired.

About the employer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.