SAIC

Satellite Systems Software Engineer

SAIC$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or Master's with 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in both Government and Commercial sectors.
  • 4+ years in software design and development for real-time/non-real-time systems.
  • Expertise in embedded software system architecture, design, integration, and testing.
  • Knowledge of orbital mechanics and various orbital utilities.
  • Strong analytical skills to define solutions for broad challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to Government mission success through analysis and system engineering activities.
  • Analyze software engineering practices for compliance with safety and regulation standards.
  • Translate customer requirements into software design for embedded systems.
  • Improve efficiency and stability of embedded software systems.
  • Witness and assess tests executed by developers on embedded systems.
  • Recommend current and emerging technologies for software development.
  • Advise on software and hardware integration aspects.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Dynamic and innovative project environment.
  • Collaborative work with multi-Agency and multi-Contractor teams.
  • Engage in cutting-edge technology applications.
  • Support for Government missions and national security efforts.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

This position is for a Satellite Systems Software Engineer for a large, multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. The Satellite Systems Software Engineer must possess and have successfully demonstrated satellite engineering experience. Requires excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. The Satellite Systems Software Engineer will partner with multi-Agency and multi-Contractor team of system engineers and subject matter experts to effectively plan, organize, and execute all activities across the system life cycle.

The Satellite Systems Software Engineer provides leadership and technical support that may include, but are not limited to the following:

Role Responsibilities:
  • Directly contribute to the Government's mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership, and proactive system engineering activities.
  • Analyze designs and software engineering practices that is integrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety and regulation standards.
  • Assists with reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems.
  • Analyzes, monitors and improves the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems.
  • Witness developer-executed tests for embedded devices and systems.
  • Recommends implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies.
  • Advises on software and hardware integration domains.
  • Provide engineering consultation to current satellite operations assisting with vehicle anomaly or event support.
  • Proactively works with Government, Developer, and SETA program managers and system engineers to identify, report, and resolve issues.
  • Works without any direct supervisor.

Qualifications
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Bachelors and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Government or Commercial experience.
  • 4+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real-time or non-real-time system.
  • Expert in embedded software system architecture, design, integration and test.
  • Knowledge of orbital mechanics and utility of different orbits.
  • Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for customer and provides analysis and recommendations.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
  • Polished communicator (written and verbal) with highly effective interpersonal skills and personal judgement.
Desired Qualifications:
  • STEM or intelligence-related degree.
  • Ability to thrive in a face paced and dynamic environment.
  • Willingness to communicate assessments of complex issues to Program and Mission teams.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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