6h ago
Principal Software Engineer
Denver
$170k-$200k / year
full-timeleadaerospace
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll lead AR training software development for a cutting-edge defense tech startup. Your work will integrate synthetic reality systems with live aircraft to deliver high-impact military training. You'll split time between hands-on C++ development and managing a team of engineers.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Lead and manage a team of software engineers on AR/VR training systems
- Design and optimize high-performance C++ applications for embedded SoC platforms
- Develop core features for synthetic reality rendering systems and simulation frameworks
- Integrate safety-critical GUI for cockpit and mission display systems
📋 Requirements
- 10+ years of professional C++ development
- 2+ years in a software engineering management or technical leadership role
- Experience with real-time operating systems (VxWorks, Integrity, DeOS)
- Proficiency in C and C++ in embedded environments
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with DO-178C safety-critical software development
- Familiarity with ARINC 661 Cockpit Display System standard
- Experience with embedded graphics frameworks (OpenGL, Vulkan)
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🏥 Healthcare, Dental, Vision (100% coverage for employees)
- 🏖️ Paid time off including vacation, sick, holidays, parental leave
- 💰 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 💻 Short and Long-Term Disability
- 🩺 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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