Principal Software Engineer (C# / C++)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (C# / C++): Designing and developing software for weapon system product development and onsite factory support with an accent on system-level applications and instrument drivers. Focus on object-oriented design, troubleshooting test equipment instrumentation, and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: Onsite in Tucson, AZ. US Citizenship and Active Secret Security Clearance are required.

Salary: $95 - $120 per hour (W2)

Company

hirify.global is a technical recruiting firm providing specialized staffing solutions for engineering and defense sectors.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and integrate object-oriented software using C# and C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Build applications, libraries, and instrument drivers for weapon system production and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentation to ensure system reliability.
• Collaborate within multidiscipline engineering teams to support factory operations.
• Develop and derive technical requirements for software products.
• Lead and mentor junior software engineers.

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• US Citizenship is mandatory.
• 8+ years of professional experience (or 5+ years with an advanced STEM degree).
• Proficiency in C#, C++, and Microsoft Visual Studio on Windows OS.
• Experience with object-oriented software design.
• Must be based onsite in Tucson, AZ (no relocation package provided).

Culture & Benefits

• W2 payment structure.
• Hourly compensation based on actual hours worked.
• Long-term project engagement (12+ months).