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
$160k - $200k
...Principal Software Engineer Location: Onsite - Huntsville, AL Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000 + Bonus Eligible Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required This position requires full time onsite in Huntsville, Alabama. Company Overview Founded...SuggestedFull time$131.1k - $196.7k
...history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Huntsville, AL. Position Overview: As...SuggestedRelocationShift work$107.5k - $204.5k
...strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead... ...problems that create a safer, more secure world. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will support one or more phases of the System...SuggestedFull timeTemporary workPart timeWork experience placementInterim roleWork at officeRemote workFlexible hoursNight shiftAfternoon shift$108.8k - $163.2k
...'re making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer - TRK (26-199) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to...SuggestedWork experience placementRemote workRelocationFlexible hoursShift work$115k - $130k
...Auria is looking to hire a Principal Software Engineer to support the C2BMC. This role is ONSITE in Huntsville, AL. This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2BMC program. The candidate will be responsible for software development in Java for the Regional Applications...SuggestedContract workWork experience placementWork at officeFlexible hours- ...Active DoD Secret Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States Job Description TCS is searching for a Senior Principal Software Engineer to join our strong team of Engineers supporting our Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) customer in Huntsville, AL. The...Work experience placementWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours
- ...Required: Active DoD Secret Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States Job Description TCS is searching for a Principal Software Engineer to join our strong team of Engineers supporting our Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) customer in Huntsville, AL. The...Work experience placementWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours
$98.4k - $163.2k
...employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Software Engineer. This position will be located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL and will support the Sentinel Program. W hat...Full timeRelocation packageMonday to ThursdayShift work- ...Software Engineer Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and... ...software standards are met. This requisition may be filled at Principal or Sr Principal Software Engineer level: Principal SW...For contractorsWork experience placement
$108.8k - $163.2k
...they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer - BM/SRM (26-216) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located in Huntsville, AL, this role is...Work experience placementRemote workWorldwideRelocationFlexible hoursShift work- ...a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ ASRC Federal Mission Solutions is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems. We are seeking...Contract workFor contractorsWork experience placement
$165k - $225k
...000 Job Description What You'll Do Secure Embedded Software Development Design, develop, and harden embedded software... ...mission requirements. Technical Leadership Serve as a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead guiding multiple internal and subcontractor...For subcontractor- ...Senior Principal Software Engineer At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations...Full timePart timeInterim roleLocal areaNight shiftAfternoon shift
$103.6k - $163.6k
...impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position can be located in Colorado Springs, CO or...Full timeRelocation packageMonday to ThursdayShift work$119.6k - $179.4k
...employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/ Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer - 15327-1. This is a dual level position supports the Sentinel program and can be located in Huntsville, AL;...Relocation packageShift work- ...with locations in Atlanta, GA and Fort Worth, TX, Thompson Software Solutions LLC. team understands what is required to develop... ...success. Description Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Principal SW Engineer who is ready to work with a talented team to provide...Full timeRemote work
$131.3k - $237.35k
Description We are seeking a Principal Rust Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance, analytics-driven systems supporting mission-critical research and product development initiatives. This role provides technical leadership in modern software engineering...- Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL to work on the Sentinel Program. The role includes writing clean code in Python, performing testing and validation using tools like pytest, and contributing to Agile/Scrum...Relocation package
- A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL. In this in-office role, you will support the Ground Weapons System program, writing software that evaluates and manages the missile defense system's threat scene. Candidates...Work at officeFlexible hours
- A leading defense contractor in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to develop and maintain software for missile defense systems. The role involves programming in C++, Java, or Ada and requires a Bachelor's Degree in STEM with relevant experience. Candidates...For contractorsWork at officeRemote work
$122.8k - $184.2k
...employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineers for the Flight / Guidance Navigation & Control (GN&C) Software Team. This position will be located in Roy, Utah, or...Full timeWork experience placementInternshipRelocation packageMonday to ThursdayShift work$83.4k - $131.4k
...employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Software / Principal Software Systems Engineer . This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL supporting the Sentinel program...Full timeRelocation packageMonday to ThursdayShift work- A leading aerospace company is looking for a Principal Software Integration Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The role involves designing software solutions, integrating hardware functionalities, and performing system-level testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree,...Relocation package
$131.3k - $237.35k
Leidos is seeking a Team Lead - Principal Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The role involves leading multiple Agile teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software built with technologies like Java, Rust, JavaScript, and React. Candidates should have extensive...Remote work- A leading defense technology firm in Huntsville, AL seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Software Integration Engineer to develop software solutions for revolutionary systems in air and space. Candidates should have expertise in Python and C++, experience in Agile teams, and...Full timeRemote work
- A leading defense technology company is seeking a Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer to develop embedded systems for mission-critical applications. Located in Huntsville, Alabama or Roy, Utah, the candidate will engage in multidisciplinary research and collaborate...
$122.8k - $184.2k
A leading defense contractor is seeking a Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join their Flight / GN&C Software Team. The position, based in Huntsville, Alabama, involves designing and developing software applications for mission-critical systems. Applicants must...For contractors- A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal SW Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in C/C++ and embedded software development. Responsibilities include developing and testing software products while working closely...
- ...Principal Cybersecurity Software Engineer Location: Raleigh, NC |Huntsville, AL Position Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Signing Bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable) _______________________________________________________________________________________...Full timeTemporary workRemote workRelocation packageMonday to FridayFlexible hours
$131.3k - $237.35k
...Description Leidos is seeking a talentedSenior Embedded Software Test Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team within a matrixed organization to create unique solutions for complex problems, specifically regarding missile defense systems. With offices across the...Local areaImmediate start
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