Garnet River® is a full-service information technology company that customizes solutions for its clients. We solve challenges through staff augmentation, project-based teams and technical solutions. Our staffing division works as a recruiting arm for companies in the region and across the country. Clients turn to us to help them find professional talent.
We are currently seeking a Principal Software Engineer for our client in San Diego, CA. In this position you will performs complex software engineering tasks, provide technical software expertise to research, design, develop and test engineering activities. You will also review project progress and evaluates results. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise substantial decision-making authority.
Job Duties
Provides expertise for software development/engineering programs, and interfaces with team members and managers
Outlines and communicates the most appropriate technical approach for software project activities
Determines the technical direction and strategy for solving complex, significant or major issues
Identifies, investigates and resolves software technical issues
Plans and evaluates architectural design and identifies technical risks and associated ways to mitigate those risks
Recommends test control, strategies, apparatus and equipment
Defines test data requirements. Tests software and documents results
Prepares development software, codes software and designs specific enhancements
Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services
Participates in-house design reviews and technical meetings
Maintains state-of-the-art awareness in areas of technical expertise - changes, advancements and improvements
Applies expertise to all areas of software engineering and development
Provides resource planning guidance to programming, engineering and management staff or groups
Interfaces with team members, management staff, customers, subcontractors and vendors
Qualifications
This job is at a cleared facility, we can only hire US persons at this site. A US person is either a US citizen or a Permanent resident. Candidates for this position must have or be able to acquire a US secret clearance.
Four year college degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline, plus a minimum of twelve years of related experience, or a master's degree with ten years of experience.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Experience to include software development/engineering, developing state-of-the-art computer software, exercising creativity in technical direction and successful strategy development.
Ability to interpret technical contract requirements.
Requires proficiency using programming languages such as: Java, "C/C++/C#," Product Lifecycle Management, graphics or other developmental software.
Requires ability to develop software in a Linux, Windows (Windows 10 and up), Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) or other PC environments.
Requires experience with embedded processing.
Ability to use PC software such as word processing, database, spreadsheet and flowchart, and Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and interface with customers, subcontractors and vendors.
Must be able to solve complex and difficult engineering problems.
Knowledge of customer needs and competing products desirable.
Ability to analyze and solve complex and difficult software engineering problems.
Able to prioritize work and complete multiple tasks under deadline and budget guidelines.
Must be able to work in a lab environment and be able to use a computer.
Hourly Pay Range: $75.00 - $80.00
At Garnet River, we care about our employees. We strongly believe in work/family balance. Our robust employee benefits package includes a competitive salary, PTO and health insurance.
Garnet River LLC is an Equal Employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)