Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer leads platform architecture development and provides technical leadership in defining high-level system design. This role is responsible for creating architectural roadmaps, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring adherence to best practices.

• Develop modular and scalable software platform architectures.
• Define high-level design standards.
• Oversee development to maintain consistency with architecture guidelines.
• Lead the architectural development of new iOS-based embedded products.

• Proficiency in object-oriented programming.
• Experience in architectural development.
• Expertise in C and embedded software development.
• Familiarity with AWS and Linux.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Over 15 years of experience in software architecture and development.
• More than 7 years of technical leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of Linux-based systems.

You will have the opportunity to lead the architectural development of a new platform currently being sold, involving building an iOS infrastructure to support build, test, and deployment. You will also support applications on their platform as it's deployed on aircraft.

This is a Permanent position based out of Brea, CA.

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $190000.00/yr.

Rave Aerospace benefits attached

This is a hybrid position in Brea,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $160,000 - $190,000