Principal Software Development Engineer

Curtiss-Wright is expanding its engineering team to build next-generation network management software for critical communications systems. The Principal Software Development Engineer will design, develop, and evolve full-stack features, APIs, microservices, deployment automation, and documentation while contributing to DevSecOps and AI-assisted coding initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain full‑stack features for our network‑management platform using C# and modern frameworks
• Develop efficient APIs using multiple interfaces (REST, gRPC, GraphQL, etc.)
• Build and extend microservices that run in Kubernetes, ensuring they are scalable, resilient, and secure
• Create automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting tasks
• Contribute to our emerging AI‑assisted coding workflow, evaluating tools and integrating them where they add value
• Assist in developing specifications and plans for new designs
• Participate in a robust DevSecOps process, closely collaborating with the team to ensure high quality implementations
• Produce clear architectural and help documentation

Requirements:

• BS Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 10+ Years of professional software engineering experience
• Deep experience with C#, .NET, and modern design frameworks and tools
• Familiarity with virtual machines (VMware, Hyper-V) and virtual networking
• Familiarity with security concepts, PKI, and encryption standards
• Strong communication/documentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive attitude
• Experience with container orchestration, Docker compose files, and Helm charts is highly desirable
• Familiarity with web UI design and implementation (Blazor, Angular, JS) is desirable
• Experience developing functionality to monitor/control hardware devices like network routers or sensors is desirable