JRC is actively searching for a Principal Software Engineer (Flight Software) to provide seamless program support anticipating the needs necessary to carry on the endeavors of the Strategic Weapon System design and development efforts supporting the U.S. Navy at the Washington Navy Yard. As a Principal Flight Software Expert, you will drive the prioritization of actions, projects, and scheduling, enabling the client to maximize their job performance with efficiency.  As the Principal Software Engineer (Flight Software), you will...  Guide and Review software for the TRIDENT II D5LE2 program Work in multidisciplinary teams involving hardware development, ground software/operations, and systems engineering  Collaborate with government and industry partners located in Washington DC, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, and Cape Canaveral, FL Develop software architecture, review software development plans and processes and iterate based on lessons learned from your software running in autonomous environments.  Help with meeting preparations and provide support to several stakeholder meetings in different settings Maintain databases for software requirements and other project components Assist in preparing official presentations as well as in writing/formatting/editing project related correspondence, memorandums, ordnance documents, and professional letters  What you bring to the table...  A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience  15+ years of demonstrated applicable experience in both software development and program management  An active Security Clearance at the SECRET Level (of have held an active clearance within the past 2 years) Software development experience in Linux and embedded environments, as well as C and C++ Experience with software running in autonomous systems (missile preferred, but other examples would include UAVs, satellites, etc.)  Experience with networked communications and/or distributed systems  Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook as well as Adobe Creative Suite  Document management & systems engineering experience  Able to travel between 40-50% Bonus Points for...  A master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering