Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test - Data Reduction

Implementing SW best practices for improved Configuration Management of the parsing tools Conducting multidisciplinary research and plan, design, and develop a data processing systems software Determine computer user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls Prepare operating instructions Design and develop utility program supporting the flight data archival and retrieval process and procedures ensuring that the post mission data has been requested and subsequently received from the individual Forward operating sites Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience. Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance. Must have ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while supporting complex data‑analysis problems across multiple programs, leading defect investigations, and delivering technical guidance to team members. Experience leading (or acting as the technical focal point for) flight‑test, mission‑data analysis, and/or post‑mission archival/retrieval workflows. Experience in data‑processing software development using languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, or comparable tools. Active DoD Top Secret Clearance ​Demonstrated experience with configuration‑management, version‑control and software‑release processes (CI/CD, automated testing). Communications & Networking experience Systems‑test engineering experience (test‑plan development, hardware‑in‑the‑loop, real‑time data validation).