Loading...

Free AI Resume Builder — land more interviews with a polished resume in minutes.

Try it free

Principal Software Engineer (TS/SCI) {S}

  • Company: Stratagem Group
  • Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
  • Salary: Pay not listed
  • Full Time
  • Company site
  • Pay not listed

Stratagem Group at a glance

Federal funding recipient: largest known award $35.1M from the Department of Defense (started Jun 28, 2023) — via USAspending.gov

Red wing accelerated ped

99 employees covered under a retirement plan (2023 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2

Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 254900NDNIFA7MNWK363, FR) — via GLEIF

Principal Software Engineer (TS/SCI) - Stratagem Group - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Position Summary

The Principal Software Engineer at Stratagem Group will be a key contributor to ARKA Group L.P., an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry. This role involves developing next-generation solutions for national security space enterprise challenges.

Core Duties

  • Design and develop complex software systems that support national security objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability in all developed solutions.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends within the field of software engineering.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 8 years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer or equivalent role.
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
  • Expertise in software development methodologies and best practices.
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Python, Java, C++, etc.
  • Experience with cloud-based solutions such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.

Working at Stratagem Group

Stratagem Group offers a dynamic and innovative work environment where professionals can contribute to cutting-edge projects. The company fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in making a significant impact on national security.

Apply Today

To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Please ensure all required documents are attached before submission.

Apply on company site

You’ll finish your application on the employer’s website. We don’t ask for a resume on this page.

Working in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Weather right now in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania: checking… · Local time: · Air quality: · Daylight: · UV index: · Wind: · Pollen:

This role is based in King of Prussia (Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 19406), an on-site posting. Pennsylvania is a Mid-Atlantic commonwealth bordering Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, and other neighbors along the Mason-Dixon and Great Lakes regions; overview: Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, forming the Mason-Dixon Line, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio to its west, the Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest via Lake Erie, New York to its north,

🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Cautionvia Warnely, CC BY 4.0

National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

National job openings rate: 4.4%via BLS JOLTS

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1%via FRED

National quits rate: 2.0%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

Unemployment rate in Pennsylvania: 4.1%via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Cost of living in Pennsylvania: 2.4% below the national averagevia BEA

Minimum wage in Pennsylvania: $7.25/hrvia FRED

Real GDP per capita in Pennsylvania: $62,697via FRED

Home prices in Pennsylvania (year over year): +5.3%via FRED

Median household income in Montgomery County: $111,521via US Census ACS / Data USA

Average commute time in Montgomery County: 28 minvia US Census ACS / Data USA

Most common commute in Montgomery County: Drove Alone (64%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Households with home internet in Montgomery County: 94%via US Census ACS / Data USA

Nearby history: King of Prussia Inn, listed 1975 (1.1km away) — via National Register of Historic Places

Typical climate: average high 65°F / low 49°F year-round (summers around 86°F, winters around 30°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Above average walkablevia EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $1,520/mo · $1,810/movia HUD Fair Market Rents

  • Elevation 54m (177 ft)

Source: Wikipedia (state)

Build the skills for this role

Principal-level software design, secure coding, and technical leadership are core. This listing requires TS/SCI. No certification family or priced cert resources were supplied for this role.

Expect deep system-design and security trade-off questions, plus stories of mentoring and owning complex delivery. Practice describing classified-adjacent work at a high level without exposing restricted details.

Strong match if you hold or can maintain TS/SCI, want principal ownership of software systems, and can work on site with Stratagem Group in King of Prussia.

Job details above are provided by the employer/source. The sections on this page are compiled from public data sources with AI assistance.

Accommodations: if you need a workplace accommodation to apply for or perform this job, see ADA.gov or EEOC.gov for guidance on your rights and how to request one.

Add application deadline to calendar

Listing facts

  • Role Principal Software Engineer (TS/SCI) {S}
  • Employer Stratagem Group
  • Location King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
  • Posted August 14, 2026
  • Apply by September 14, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (241 words)

Facts above come from this job record on Get A Job.AI — not copied from third-party review sites.

Explore related openings

Research this employer

Pull public facts we already cached for this company (Wikipedia, news, discussions). We never invent Glassdoor-style ratings.

Open interview kit (print-friendly)

Get free job alerts for roles like this

Free for candidates — daily or weekly emails when matching roles go live.

Keep exploring on Get A Job.ai

Not quite the right fit? Your next opportunity is a click away.

Hiring instead? Post a job and reach candidates searching right now.

Principal Software Engineer (TS/SCI) {S} Stratagem Group · King of Prussia, Pennsylvania