Applications Programmer, Principal

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Title : Applications Programmer, Principal

Company : Trimitron Corporation

Location : On-site in Norfolk, VA

Position Type : Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

Position Overview :

Trimitron Corp is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Applications Programmer to lead advanced software development efforts in support of the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific’s Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Division. This senior technical role is responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing complex applications that directly enable PNT mission capabilities, data processing, modeling, and operational performance.

The Principal Applications Programmer serves as a technical authority, driving software strategy, mentoring development teams, and ensuring all applications meet the highest standards of security, reliability, and mission alignment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design, development, and modernization of complex application systems supporting NIWC Pacific’s PNT mission.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions that meet mission-critical requirements.
• Establish development standards, coding practices, and quality benchmarks for the programming team.
• Provide expert-level guidance on system design decisions, technology selection, and integration strategies.
• Design, code, test, debug, and document highly complex applications that support PNT data workflows, modeling tools, and operational systems.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex programming challenges, considering system capacity, performance constraints, cybersecurity requirements, and operational timelines.
• Conduct advanced quality assurance evaluations to ensure software reliability, accuracy, and compliance with Navy and DoD standards.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for high-impact software issues.
• Collaborate with PNT engineers, analysts, and program leadership to translate mission needs into robust software capabilities.
• Ensure all applications align with PNT system architectures, data structures, and operational requirements.
• Support PNT program reviews, technical design sessions, and system integration activities as the senior software expert.
• Contribute to long-term modernization strategies for PNT applications, including migration planning, refactoring, and performance optimization.
• Ensure all development activities comply with NIWC, Navy, and DoD cybersecurity and configuration management policies.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level programmers, fostering growth and ensuring high-quality output.
• Lead code reviews, design walkthroughs, and technical training sessions.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex development challenges

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Why Join Trimitron Corp.?

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical defense projects, work alongside highly skilled professionals, and engage in challenging systems engineering tasks that directly impact national security operations.

Benefits : We offer competitive pay and generous benefits including comprehensive medical insurance package, 401k with company match, employee assistance program and company paid benefits.

Requirements :