Principal Engineer Salary in Costa Mesa, CA

Our Client is a leading deep technology company that is reshaping the future of military capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. This innovative organization stands at the forefront of transforming military systems, revolutionizing their design, construction, and deployment.Driven by a commitment to introduce cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military rapidly, they are currently seeking dynamic individuals to join its team.Prospective candidates will have the chance to be part of a team that is actively shaping the future of defense technology and contributing significantly to the advancement of its mission.THE ROLE:Own and deploy software solutions for critical missions, including Counter Intrusion and Command & Control systemsSolve challenges in networking, autonomy, and systems integration, making pragmatic engineering decisionsCollaborate across teams to plan, build, and test functionalitiesWrite code to enhance products and scale mission capabilitiesTravel up to 30% for real-world deploymentsMaintain a "Whatever It Takes" mindset, prioritizing successful outcomes with a focus on quality and end-user needsREQUIREMENTSMinimum 4+ years of C++ experience in a Linux development environmentMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearanceA desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impactStrong engineering background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysisAbility to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code basesPREFERREDBackground in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Motion Planning for modeling & simulation (M&S) and physical systems.Feature and algorithm development expertise, including a solid understanding of behavior trees.Proficient in distributed communication networks and message standards.*Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $240,000(The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors)*Relocation assistance may be provided should you not be local to the area - to be discussed.If you are ready to shape the future of embedded systems and bring your expertise to a team that values your passion for innovation and problem-solving we would love to hear from you!