Principal Software Engineer/Technical Lead - RnD

Boston Engineering seeks an RnD Technical Lead/Principal Software Engineer.In this role, you will be responsible for driving the successful execution of software development efforts across projects within our Maritime Intelligence Business. Your focus will be on enhancing productivity and delivering software solutions that directly support the commercialization and standardization of our maritime technologies, aligned with our strategic roadmap. You will take ownership of software development at both tactical and strategic levels, contributing meaningfully to team performance and long-term growth. A key part of your responsibility will be to streamline, standardize, and document software development processes, enabling the team to accelerate project delivery, adapt to diverse opportunities, and consistently produce high-quality outcomes.This role is restricted to US persons (i.e., US citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Boston Engineering will require proof of status prior to employment.Proven ability in: leading the design, development, and optimization of embedded software for robotic systems; architecting/implementing software solutions integrated with hardware, sensors, and control systems; ensuring software meets real-time performance and reliability requirements; fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture, encouraging continuous learning and improvement; communicating technical concepts and project status effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders; leading design reviews, technical discussions, and roadmap planning sessions; staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends in applicable subjects; anticipating, identifying, and addressing technical challenges/bottlenecks in the development process. Experience: with common engineering development tools for software development; in a challenging technical, fast-paced, and customer-focused environment; working with cross-disciplinary teams; Excellent organizational plus written as well as verbal communication skills; Ability to get a security clearance is required; Occasional travel required If this sounds like the right challenge for you, apply today!