Secmation
Principal Cybersecurity Software Engineer Job at Secmation in Huntsville
Secmation, Huntsville, AL, US
Principal Cybersecurity Software Engineer Location: Raleigh, NC |Huntsville, AL Position Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Signing Bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable) Why Join Secmation Secmation is a mission-driven engineering company delivering real operational capability to the defense community. For more than a decade, we've combined small-business agility with deep technical credibility to build systems that directly impact national security. As a Principal Cybersecurity Software Engineer, you will operate at the forefront of embedded cybersecurity, AI-enabled RF/cyber analytics, trusted execution environments, and secure system architectures. This is not an IT role - it is a hands-on technical leadership position where security is designed into systems from the ground up. Small company. Big mission. Real engineering. What You'll Do
- Provide technical leadership and architectural ownership for secure embedded software across multiple programs and platforms.
- Design, develop, and validate advanced cybersecurity solutions for embedded and software-intensive defense systems operating in constrained and contested environments.
- Serve as a senior technical interface to DoD customers, supporting design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and mission-critical decision-making.
- Guide the application of secure software principles, including threat modeling, vulnerability mitigation, and system-level risk reduction.
- Mentor and technically lead engineers, setting best practices, reviewing designs, and elevating overall software and security maturity.
- Influence long-term technical strategy, contributing to roadmap development, internal R&D initiatives, and proposal efforts.
- U.S. citizen with an active DoD security clearance (any level).
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 15+ years of experience in embedded software development, including C/C++, RTOS-based systems, and modern embedded architectures.
- 10+ years of experience designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions for embedded or software-intensive systems.
- Experience serving as a Principal Engineer, Technical Lead, or Architect on defense programs.
- Expert-level proficiency in secure C/C++ development, including implementation of security controls in real-time, resource-constrained environments.
- Demonstrated ability to define system-level security architectures and guide secure software design across platforms and teams.
- Background in embedded cybersecurity for RF systems, autonomous platforms, EW, or AI-enabled systems.
- Experience supporting DoD system development lifecycle and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
- Strong communication skills, with experience briefing senior stakeholders, government customers, and contributing to technical proposals.
- Hybrid role with on-site work required in Raleigh, NC or Huntsville, AL.
- Core work hours are Monday to Friday, with flexible work schedules.
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and technically innovative environment with remote team integration.
- Competitive salary (based on experience and market conditions)
- One-time signing bonus
- Company equity
- Relocation assistance
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Paid time off & flexible work schedules
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance (short & long-term)
- 401(k) retirement benefits plus employer contributions