SAIC

Senior Avionics Software Engineer

SAIC$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar and 5+ years of software development/system integration experience; Masters and 3+ years; PhD with no experience.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance after starting.
  • Experience in avionics software/systems engineering, turbine engines, or electronic warfare systems.
  • Demonstrated software development and system architecture design experience required.
  • Familiarity with all software development lifecycle phases is preferred.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct software acquisition and support for PMA-275 within the Software IPT.
  • Analyze technical aspects of V-22 avionics systems and software issues impacting fleet operations.
  • Coordinate with PMA-275 Survivability IPT on technical, cost, and schedule implications of software changes.
  • Assist in developing Engineering Change Proposals, including writing statements of work.
  • Review technical submissions from contractors.
  • Provide technical input on integration and testing activities of suppliers.
  • Participate in SETR design and technical reviews as part of software development.
  • Apply knowledge of avionics development standards like MIL-STD-882E and DO-178C.

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative and pivotal software engineering environment at PMA-275.
  • Located in Patuxent River, Maryland with onsite role, fostering close team collaboration.
  • Engagement in vital defense projects supporting military and national security mandates.
  • Opportunity to contribute to improvements in aircraft readiness and maintainability.
  • Involvement in high-level technical discussions with military and program leadership.
Full Job Description
SAIC is seeking to hire for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-275 Software Support Activity (SSA) for the V-22 Osprey. The Senior Software Engineer will work as part of the PMA-275 government Software integrated product team responsible for modifying aircraft and ground system software to correct defects, implement new capability, and improve aircraft readiness and maintainability. As part of the PMA-275 software team, the software engineer will represent software interests as a liaison to PMA-275 IPTs for both Survivability and Power & Propulsion. The software engineer will play a crucial role in planning, execution, and completion of all tasking assigned to the software team.

This is an ONSITE role in Patuxent River, Maryland. Must be local to area. Will not consider if not within driving distance of this area.

JOB DUTIES:
  • Conduct software acquisition tasking in support PMA-275 in the Software Integrated Product Team (IPT).
  • Conduct technical analysis of V-22 avionics systems and software issues affecting fleet operators and maintainers.
  • Coordinate with PMA-275 Survivability IPT and other NAVAIR organizations on technical, cost, and schedule impacts of software changes. Identify risk and mitigation strategies.
  • Aid in development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including writing statements of work and conducting technical reviews of contractor proposals.
  • Review contractor technical submissions.
  • Provide technical inputs on schedules, integration, and test activities of industry suppliers and other government organizations as it relates to V-22 avionics and ground system software.
  • Participate in SETR design reviews and technical reviews as part of the software development process.
  • Apply knowledge of current avionics development standards including MIL-STD-882E, DO-178C and Design Assurance Levels for mission-critical code.
  • Provide technical briefings and status reporting to Software IPT leadership, senior military officers, and Program leadership at PMA-275.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelors in Mathematics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or similar discipline and five (5) years or more experience in relevant software development or system integration architecture; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance after start.
  • Must have Avionics Software/Systems Engineering experience (Software Integration or Airborne Software systems), Turbine Engines, or Electronic Warfare Systems
  • Relevant experience should include demonstrated software development, system architecture design, or system integration experience.
  • Experience including all phases of the software development process/lifecycle (e.g., requirements analysis, design, development, component testing, integration, integration testing, deployment/installation, and sustainment) is preferred.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Masters degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar discipline.
  • Active Secret clearance is preferred.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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.
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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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