Write clean, testable Python code; familiarity with virtual environments, packaging, and type hints
Design and implement drivers/APIs that expose hardware functionality to Python
Use communication protocols (Modbus, MQTT, OPC?UA) to bridge software services and devices
Manage bootloaders, firmware upgrades, and configuration flashing
Perform Unit/Component testing – pytest, unittest, hypothesis for pure-Python modules
Conduct Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing – automated scripts that program devices, run stimulus, capture response, and assert results
Conduct System-level testing – Robot Framework, TestStand, or custom Python harnesses that coordinate multiple subsystems

5 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 3 Years with Masters, 01 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree
US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team
Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles
Experience developing complex software solutions using C++
Experience programming in scripting languages (Python, Bash)
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
Experience Interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementation

Principal Engineer, Software Integration

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