Lead Principal Engineer

Position Description & Qualifications

Join our dynamic team at Serco, supporting the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division's cutting-edge PC-based Open-architecture Reconfigurable Training System (PORTS) program. We are seeking a skilled Lead Principal Engineer to spearhead the design and development of state-of-the-art simulation-based training systems for the US Navy. If you possess a robust technical foundation, exceptional problem-solving capabilities, and thrive in collaborative environments, this role could be the perfect fit for you!

This position requires obtaining, transferring, and maintaining a Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance post-employment.

As a key member of our team, you will:

• Lead with integrity, demonstrating strong work ethics, technical excellence, and professionalism in daily operations and client interactions.
• Design and maintain engaging Instructor and Student graphical user interfaces (GUIs) that enhance usability and user workflow.
• Enhance backend simulation and modeling software to drive effective scenario-based training outcomes.
• Establish and manage interfaces between user-facing front-end components and backend simulation services.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and test teams to support the generation and review of software requirements and design documents.
• Engage in software development, integration, debugging, and optimization, utilizing C++ and C# within the Windows platform.
• Conduct peer code reviews, champion sound software engineering practices, and uphold standards for maintainability.
• Implement industry standards, adopt emerging technologies, and apply lessons learned to foster continuous improvement.

To excel in this position, you should possess:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret security clearance post-employment.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years of software development experience, particularly in C++ and C#.
• A solid grasp of GUI design principles and user interface development.
• Experience in a .NET environment, with extensive knowledge of Visual Studio.
• Experience in authoring engineering documentation, including Requirements and Design Documents, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and User Guides.
• The ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 5 years of software development experience in C++ and C#.
• Exposure to modeling and simulation systems, particularly in training or mission rehearsal contexts.
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy command and control, sensor, or weapon systems.
• Experience in virtual machines and virtualized environments.
• Knowledge of Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools and disciplined development processes.
• Understanding of open architecture concepts and modular design.
• Experience in real-time and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with networking middleware technologies such as CORBA, RTI DDS, DIS, and HLA.
• Exposure to Enterprise Architecture concepts.
• Experience with compliance related to the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• An understanding of Navy simulators and the Navy training pipeline.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and join a dedicated team that supports our military, we encourage you to apply today!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Our dedicated workforce of over 9,000 employees is committed to delivering essential services across various sectors, including Defense and Citizen Services. Serco partners with all branches of the U.S. military and numerous U.S. Federal agencies to provide services that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. With us, you’ll have the opportunity to find your place and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

For more information on Serco's benefits and opportunities, please visit our career page. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to evaluating qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.