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Principal Software Engineer

ASRC Federal

Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ ASRC Agile Decision Sciences is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management services for real‑time, mission‑critical defense systems. We are currently seeking Software Engineers to join our team based in Huntsville, AL. Candidates will work in an Agile team environment where they will actively engage in sprints and other Agile process activities as well as software development and testing. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in STEM related field, and 8 years of related experience Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance Linux Operating System Experience Object Oriented C++/Java/ Software Development experience Embedded software development experience Experience with CMake and Gtest Must be able to support an in-person / closed‑area work environment Preferred Qualifications Experience using DevSecOps tools and methods (Jenkins, Ansible, Git/Gitlab) Experience using Agile Project management tools (Jira/Confluence) Experience in Product Owner or Scrum Master roles Prior experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs and/or systems Knowledge of SysUML Security+ certification We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary. EEO Statement ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr ASRC Federal

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