Principal Software Development Engineer

Principal Software Development Engineer Curtiss‑Wright is expanding its team of engineers who build next‑generation network management software. Our platform monitors and controls a wide variety of devices – from routers and firewalls to satellite modems and tactical radios – and presents operational, performance, configuration and security data in a way that non‑IT operators can understand and act on. As a senior engineer you will help design, develop, and evolve both the back‑end services and the front‑end user experience that power this microservices platform.

You’ll work closely with product owners and external stakeholders to turn complex networking concepts into intuitive, reliable tools that keep critical communications running.

Location:

Portland, Oregon or Remote

Salary Range: $144, per year plus bonus

We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

• Design, implement, and maintain full‑stack features for our network‑management platform using C# and modern frameworks.
• Develop efficient APIs using multiple interfaces (REST, gRPC, GraphQL, etc.).
• Build and extend microservices that run in Kubernetes, ensuring they are scalable, resilient, and secure.
• Create automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting tasks.
• Contribute to our emerging AI‑assisted coding workflow, evaluating tools and integrating them where they add value.
• Assist in developing specifications and plans for new designs.
• Participate in a robust Dev Sec Ops  process, closely collaborating with the team to ensure high quality implementations.
• Produce clear architectural and help documentation.

• BS Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 10+ Years of professional software engineering experience
• Deep experience with C#, .NET, and modern design frameworks and tools
• Familiarity with virtual machines (VMware, Hyper‑V) and virtual networking
• Familiarity with security concepts, PKI, and encryption standards
• Experience with container orchestration, Docker compose files, and Helm charts is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with web UI design and implementation (Blazor, Angular, JS) is desirable.
• Experience developing functionality to monitor/control hardware devices like network routers or sensors is desirable
• Strong communication/documentation skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive attitude

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss‑Wright Defense Solutions is a force multiplier that enables Aerospace and Defense programs to integrate and deploy next‑generation technology faster, reducing program and integration risk through deep subsystem expertise and open architectures, while delivering capability that is ready now and built to perform for decades.

• Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
• Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
• Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
• Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
• Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic…