Principal Software Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ software for instrument communication, hardware control, and GUI applications.
• Build and enhance Qt based user interfaces for scientific, industrial, and automation systems.
• Design reliable software components that interface with cameras, motors, power meters, wavelength meters, and other USB / TCP IP devices.
• Create Python automation scripts to support optical alignment and manufacturing workflows.
• Develop and maintain databases, image processing routines, signal processing algorithms, and optimization tools.
• Support robotic alignment stations and contribute to automation framework development.
• Build hands on skill in optical instrumentation, including assembling and aligning laser based optical bench setups.
• Participate in code reviews, follow best practices, and maintain clear technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (hardware, firmware, manufacturing, design) to gather requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
• Debug, profile, and optimize software for performance and reliability.
• Contribute prototypes to reduce technical risk and support design for manufacturability goals.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to collaborative engineering culture.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing within a multi member engineering team.

The Ideal Candidate should have :

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. The salary range for this position is $134,332.00 / year- $208,551.35 / year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to : Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education / training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for : annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.