Principal Software Engineer 2 - Software Architect

Principal Software Engineer 2 - Software Architect

• Must have an active SECRET clearance or higher.
• Must be able to design software architecture for complex software systems and integrate with DoD-standard frameworks, architectures, and interfaces.
• This position requires specific background experience with DoD robotics and datalink architecture standards, especially OMS/UCI (the Air Force’s Open Mission Systems and Universal Command Control Interface standard), but also AFSIM, FACE, DDS, STANAG 4586, J-Series, etc.
• 12+ years of experience and Master’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or relevant engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will be responsible for developing software for advanced AI/ML programs relating to multi-vehicle autonomous flight systems and crewed-uncrewed collaboration.
• Develop advanced software for multi-vehicle autonomy for complex, contested environments, in a DoD-standard architecture.
• Lead a team to design, implement, test, and deploy autonomy software systems for embedded uncrewed multi-vehicle autonomy, used across a portfolio of programs and customers.
• Present technical results to internal and external customers.
• Assist with business development and customer relationships.
• Support other company initiatives and programs.
• This position can sit in Northern Virginia / DC; or Boston / Burlington, MA Area; or remote with periodic travel (upon approval).

Qualifications

• Must have an active SECRET clearance or higher.
• Must be able to design software architecture for complex software systems and integrate with DoD-standard frameworks, architectures, and interfaces.
• This position requires specific background experience with DoD robotics and datalink architecture standards, especially OMS/UCI (the Air Force’s Open Mission Systems and Universal Command Control Interface standard), but also AFSIM, FACE, DDS, STANAG 4586, J-Series, etc.
• 12+ years of experience and Master’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or relevant engineering discipline.

Benefits

• Salary is competitive with market rates, with significant incentives for new business development.
• In addition, SSCI offers a generous benefits package, which includes Bonus Plan, 401K, and Health / Life / Disability Insurance.
• Salary is competitive with market rates, with annual bonus awards based on company and individual performance.

Scientific Systems Company, Inc. ( is a leading developer of advanced technologies for navigation, mission planning and autonomy for the Aerospace and Defense industries. Founded in 1990 and based in Woburn, MA, SSCI invents disruptive technologies, develops revolutionary solutions, and builds trusted products for our customer’s most challenging missions.