SAIC

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

SAIC$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of experience
  • Proficiency in C/C++ or Java
  • Understanding of real-time operating systems (Linux, VxWorks)
  • Knowledge of microcontrollers and network protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus)
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to write and interpret technical documents and reports
  • Experience with multi-project coordination and prioritization

Responsibilities

  • Develop optimized code for microcontrollers within the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Conduct thorough testing and debugging of complex embedded systems
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
  • Design and implement embedded software solutions with a focus on real-time performance
  • Integrate software components to meet functional and non-functional requirements
  • Provide guidance on technical projects and support Agile development efforts
  • Assist program managers with technical issues and project updates

Benefits

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Support for obtaining security clearance
  • Dynamic work environment at a naval surface warfare center
  • Chance to work on multiple Navy projects and contracts
  • Collaboration with hardware teams for integrated solutions
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at our customer site in Panama City Beach, FL.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

You will be working in a dynamic environment at our off-base locations and at the Panama City Beach Naval Surface Warfare Center. You will be supporting multiple Navy projects of various scales and multiple contracts. You will hone your developer skills and gain engineering experience rapidly.

Our team provides onsite support for modification, upgrades and software maintenance supporting fielded software baselines along with our System Integration Laboratory (SIL) software simulators. We provide software design, development, coding, test, and integration support in the software development environment.

JOB DUTIES:
  • Software Development: Write and implement optimized code for microcontrollers and processors, handling the full SDLC.
  • Testing & Debugging: Perform unit, integration, and system testing, plus troubleshoot issues and debug complex embedded systems.
  • Documentation: Create technical manuals, design specifications, and maintain code for future reference.
  • Examples of software engineering and development support activities for this role include but are not limited to the following:
    • Design and implement real-time embedded software intensive code solutions, test the resulting components, and analyze runtime profiles to debug errors that might exist.
    • Integrate software units and components producing integrated software items consistent with the design that demonstrate the functional and non-functional software requirements.
    • Document software functionality.
    • Perform Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) and programming in Java, C, C++, and C#.
    • Perform software component development and lifecycle software support.
    • Windows, Linux, and VxWorks operating systems programming.
    • Use of Microsoft Visual C++ development environment with Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC).
    • Use of Java development environments Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ.
    • Develop network protocol based applications using Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP.)
  • The job also will include updating existing code and integrating improvements to software already in operation.
  • Will support all aspects of the software development life cycle including unit test coverage, test automation, CI/CD pipelines and frequent releases.
  • Will perform software configuration management planning, tracking and validation processes and procedures.
  • Review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
  • Use your expertise to provide guidance on a variety of technical projects.
  • Lead team members in Agile software development.
  • Provide direct support to the program manager on technical issues.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5 years or more of work experience.
  • Programming: Proficiency in C/C++ or Java is fundamental.
  • RTOS: Understanding of real-time operating systems (e.g., Linux, VxWorks.)
  • Hardware Knowledge: Understanding of microcontrollers, protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus), and reading schematics.
  • Soft Skills: Problem-solving, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication.
  • Writing and interpreting technical reports and requirements and interface documents.
  • Preparing presentation material and presenting to peers, project team members, and managers.
  • Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work multiple projects concurrently.
  • Previous demonstrated ability in debugging and optimization.
  • Experience working with hardware teams to ensure efficient and reliable performance within resource constraints.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a Secret Clearance. Interim Secret required to start. SAIC will sponsor qualified candidates for a security clearance.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Scrum Master Certification (CSM).
  • Familiarity with integrating and implementing embedded AI solutions.
  • Experience working in Agile (Scrum, Kanban, Crystal Methods, etc.) and Hybrid project 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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