SAIC

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

SAIC • $100K — $130K *
Dahlgren, VA 22448In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Reposted 6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 6 years technical experience, including 4 years in software design and computer hardware engineering.
  • Experience with complex systems integration, especially related to weapons systems or Navy programs.
  • Strong understanding and hands-on experience with embedded programming in C/C++.
  • Familiarity with embedded tools, communication protocols, and real-time constraints.

Responsibilities

  • Design and code embedded software for microcontrollers and RTOS-based systems.
  • Develop firmware and drivers for various hardware interfaces.
  • Integrate embedded software with hardware components and conduct troubleshooting support.
  • Participate in system architecture discussions and specify design requirements.
  • Implement secure coding practices for cyber-hardened solutions.
  • Conduct testing and performance validation for deployed software systems.
  • Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure overall system performance.

Benefits

  • Ongoing applications accepted, with no deadline.
  • Potential for career advancement in high-visibility projects.
  • Engagement in Agile methodologies for dynamic working environment.
  • Access to training and technical reviews that enhance professional growth.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on advanced technology projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Dahlgren, VA.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and test embedded software solutions in C/C++ for microcontrollers, real time operating systems (RTOS), or Linux based embedded systems
  • Develop firmware and low level drivers to interface with sensors, communication buses, and custom hardware
  • Support integration of embedded software with hardware components, including bring up, debugging, and troubleshooting
  • Participate in system architecture discussions and assist in defining requirements and design specifications
  • Implement secure coding practices and support cyber-hardened embedded software designs
  • Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance validation
  • Analyze system logs, memory usage, and timing behavior to optimize performance
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including design descriptions, interface control documents (ICDs), test procedures, and user guides
  • Participate in Agile sprint cycles, technical reviews, and code walkthroughs
  • Provide technical support for fielded systems and assist with defect resolution
  • Collaborate with electrical, systems, and test engineering teams to ensure end to end solution performance
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
  • Six (6) years professional technical experience which includes at least four (4) years specialized experience performing computer hardware engineering, software design, coding and compilation of code; computer or software requirements
  • Management, computer systems or software integration; and utilizing systems engineering software tools
  • Specialized experience shall also include demonstrated ability to engineer
  • Complex systems with integrated software and hardware solutions. An example includes experience related to weapons systems and/or Navy programs utilizing agile software design processes, such as, but not limited to, Python, R, HTML, C/C++, Unix, and Linux
  • Strong understanding of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, including experience building and managing sites, pages, lists, and libraries
  • Strong experience developing embedded software in C and/or C++
  • Experience working with microcontrollers, SoCs, or embedded Linux systems
  • Hands on experience with embedded toolchains, debugging tools (JTAG, SWD), oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or serial interfaces
  • Knowledge of embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, or similar
  • Strong understanding of real time constraints, interrupts, and low level hardware interactions
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git preferred)
  • Ability to analyze technical problems and produce reliable solutions under schedule constraints
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS, etc.)
  • Experience with ARM Cortex processors or similar embedded architectures
  • Familiarity with Python for test automation and scripting
  • Experience with embedded security, trusted computing, or secure boot
  • Background in DoD, Navy systems, or safety critical applications
  • Experience with modeling tools, interface definition, or hardware simulation
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able obtain and maintain security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location
Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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