Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer C/C++, DoD Secret Clearance

Cubic Corporation
United States, California, San Diego
Mar 07, 2025
Business Unit: Cubic Defense Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com. Job Details: Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: San Diego, On-site, 9/80 schedule Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret-level clearance Industry: Defense, Secure Communications Join Our Mission At Cubic Defense, we design cutting-edge secure communication solutions for highly contested environments. Our technology ensures mission-critical data remains protected against adversaries who continuously evolve their tactics. We are looking for a Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead and develop real-time, embedded software for advanced defense applications. What You'll Do Lead and develop software solutions for secure, wideband communications. Design, develop, and improve embedded software in a Linux environment using C/C++. Analyze and troubleshoot software systems to ensure reliability and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop system architecture, test plans, and technical documentation. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence. Engage with stakeholders, including customers and subcontractors, to ensure project success. Stay ahead of emerging technologies in software engineering and secure communications. What You Bring Required: Four-year degree in a relevant technical field, plus 12 years of related experience. Experience developing real-time embedded software in Linux using C/C++. Proven track record in leading software projects (preferably in the defense industry). Active DoD Secret-level clearance (U.S. citizenship required). Highly Regarded: Experience leading software development teams on fixed-budget, fixed-schedule contracts. Background in DoD embedded software projects, including requirement and design documentation. Familiarity with RF communications, DoD communication waveforms, and Secure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines). Participation in project reviews such as PDR, CDR, FDR, and TRR. Bonus Skills: Experience with network protocols, video processing, or RF hardware/software. Strong understanding of software-defined networking and modern secure communication solutions. Tools & Technologies We Use Development & Debugging: Visual Studio, Eclipse, Jira, Git, Confluence Linux Build Tools & Static Code Analysis: SonarQube, Klocworks, Understand Debugging & Testing: JTAG, Wireshark Why Join Us? Work on cutting-edge defense technologies with real-world impact. Collaborate with a team of top-tier engineers and innovators. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. Ready to shape the future of secure communications? Apply today! Cubic Pay Range: $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 + benefits. The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Worker Type: Employee