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Principal Software Engineer

Cummings Aerospace Inc
Largo, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026

Overview

The Principal Software Engineering position is a full-time exempt position. The individual will provide software development support to implementing software architectures, developing software design artifacts, translating system and subsystem software design requirements into code, and developing software testing. The individual will be part of a team a team of developers to help ensure that the product is developed per the customer requirements and delivery schedule following corporate processes and procedures. The Principal Software Engineer will report to the Team Lead.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Lead software architecture development to meet customer requirements.
  • Lead software engineers in the development and implementation of software solutions.
  • Interface with the Software Test Engineer to ensure functional and system level software testing is performed in accordance with the SCRUM process.
  • Lead the adjudication and resolution of software bugs, issues, test failures, or other issues that arise during the development process.  
  • Lead internal and external technical meetings/forums to discuss project status.
  • Work under the direct supervision of engineering leadership, to include Program Director and Chief Engineering
  • Lead system design and implementation of new tactical capabilities
  • Lead the enhancement of SCRUM processes and training as needed to improve program efficiency and personnel understanding. 
  • Provide technical leadership and supervision of personnel supporting the ART.
  • Support other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

  • BS degree in Engineering, or Computer Science required
  • Minimum of 15 years of software engineering experience required, preferably in the DoD industry
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing complex software solutions 
  • Demonstrated experience with Object Oriented Programming (C, C , JAVA), HTML5, and JavaScript
  • Experience developing software in a team-based development environment such as Agile Scrum
  • Demonstrated experience with agile project management, including project estimating, reporting, and backlog management
  • Ability to effectively lead/support a team of SW engineers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
  • Demonstrated experience with the following Tools: Git, Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence), Jenkins, Eclipse, DOORS, Rhapsody
  • Demonstrated experience with Linux/Unix operating systems
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
  • Candidate must be organized and detail oriented

 

Location

  • Largo, FL

 

Clearance 

  • Candidate must have an active SECRET security clearance.

 

Physical Requirements 

  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
  • Ability to bend, stretch and lift up to 10 pounds occasionally

 

 

Cummings Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cummings Aerospace complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

Cummings Aerospace expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Cummings Aerospace’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

 

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