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Principal Software Engineer

Avenue Technologies Company
Aurora, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Poly (must be active)

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role supports advanced test equipment and software applications used across engineering labs, production environments, and fielded systems.

In this role, you’ll contribute across the engineering lifecycle—from design and development through integration, testing, production support, and sustainment.

What You’ll Do:
- Design, develop, integrate, and maintain software applications and tools
- Troubleshoot software issues and support test equipment instrumentation
- Work in a multidiscipline engineering team environment
- Develop and refine requirements for software products
- Support integration, validation, and production-facing engineering activities

What We’re Looking For:
- Experience with web
- Effective communication skills in order to communicate with customer and team Education: Requires a BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline and minimum of 8 years of object oriented software development OR possess the equivalent of 16 years direct experience in lieu of a degree Qualified applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph are required at job start

Additional Details:
- Onsite role in Aurora, CO
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Opportunity to support advanced, mission-critical technologies

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