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Principal Software Engineer-March 2024
Annapolis Junction
Mar 28, 2026
About Principal Software Engineer

  Overview

  “It's incredible to be part of a company where we value the mission and where I feel valued as more than just an engineer. The scope of my job makes every day a dynamic blend of technical innovation and strategic decision-making with a team that aims to deliver nothing less than excellence. We're building more than software. We're building solutions that make a difference for the end-users we serve. It's both challenging and deeply rewarding.”

  -- Mitchell, Senior Systems Engineer, Annapolis Junction MD

  Our team is expanding to do the big things that have never been done before – the things the nation and the world are counting on us to deliver.

  As a Principal Software Engineer with our Intel Division, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. You will work individually or as part of a team. Review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolve software problem reports. Utilize software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provide specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

  If that sounds like you and you’re ready to make an impact now, not later, read on for the details and apply to make the most of your career.

  You’d like to do this

  Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements

  Debug existing software and correct defects

  Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

  Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features

  Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments

  Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories

  Write or review software and system documentation

  Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project

  Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries

  Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards

  Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components

  Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas

  Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance

  Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design

  Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products

  Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

  Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project

  Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces

  Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met

  Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects

  Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams

  Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering

  Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software

  Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance

  You’re required to have this

  Twenty (20) years’ experience as a Software Engineer

  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university

  An active TS/SCI with a Polygraph

  About BlueHalo Intelligence Systems

  BlueHalo's Intel division provides specialized operational support, services and technology to plan, design, develop and execute critical missions in the national security community. BlueHalo generates actionable insights from analytics through a suite of operationalized AI/ML tools for data collection/ingestion and subsequent text, geospatial, time series and image/video analytics to support open-source intelligence. BlueHalo is a national source for classified Cyber/SIGINT missions and a leading provider of blockchain/crypto analytics and platform cyber resiliency, specializing in offensive and defensive cyber and SIGINT warfare technologies.

  Leading the Transformation

  The BlueHalo Effect It speaks to who we are as a company, a global protective ring that shields everything we most want to safeguard, an unbroken line that ensures our customers retain the advantage in any battlespace, from high above the Earth to deep in cyberspace. It’s who we are, a halo, a protector, the light of inspired engineering keeping our Nation safe. Our vision is a world where national security is certain because technical superiority is assured. Join us and become a vital element of The BlueHalo Effect! EEO Statement BlueHalo is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [email protected]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.

  ID2024-4800

  Job LocationsUS-MD-Annapolis Junction

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