As a software design engineer focusing on controls software, you will work at the segment level of an extremely complex system comprised of multiple segments, all of which incorporate mature and emerging technologies. You will also support the software design team lead and partner with other engineering functions to progress and mature the segment, and support critical engineering reviews and milestones (e.g. SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR). This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area. This requisition may be filled as a Principal Controls Software Design Engineer or Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer. This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements. Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; OR 1 years with a PhD Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's Degree; OR 4 years with a PhD Familiarity with command and control or controls system software Proficiency in working with real-time embedded software Experience implementing requirements & interface definitions in software, performing code, and unit testing Understanding of software design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies Current active DoD TS/SCI w. Polygraph clearance Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance Knowledge of software design principles and patterns Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts Experience with hardware/software integration, test planning & execution, or operational support Experience with development and environment tools, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Cypress, Visual Studio, Python, C/C++ Experience with application management tools, e.g. GitLab, Nexus, Trivy, SonarQube, Doxygen Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools, e.g. Jira or Confluence, and agile methodologies