SAIC

Senior Principal Software Engineer

SAIC$160K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 14+ years or Master's with 12+ years of relevant experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance required.
  • Proficient in C/C++, Java, Python, and FORTRAN for software development.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies essential.
  • Experience in writing technical documentation for design capture.
  • Knowledge of MBSE design using Cameo is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy code for software version releases modifying BMEWS/PAVE PAWS ground-based radar sensors.
  • Design, document, test, and debug application software to meet operational needs.
  • Analyze and collaborate with experts on planning and design for data processing systems.
  • Support system integration, testing, and development for complex systems.
  • Create technical solutions for complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
  • Troubleshoot and coordinate with engineers to resolve complex system issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Flexible work arrangements available.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC seeks a highly experienced and energetic Senior Principal Software Engineerto support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, in performing operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to US and Allied strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer, the Software Engineer is responsible for responsive and coherent planning, development, and delivery of PARCS and UEWR assessment of systems and networks within the environments to identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.

Job Duties:
  • Responsible for code development and code deployment for the software version releases which modifies the software baseline of the BMEWS/PAVE PAWS ground-based radar sensors.
  • Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs application software.
  • Conducts analysis and collaborates with subject matter experts in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for information storage, processing, presentation, manipulation, display, or reporting.
  • Ability to support system integration, test, development, and execution of various types of complex systems.
  • Develops technical solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
  • Participate in troubleshooting systems to resolve complex issues, interact, and coordinate with engineers responsible for sustaining operational and test systems.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's and fourteen plus (14+) years' or Master's and twelve plus (12+) relevant experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Experience developing software with C/C++, Java, Python and FORTRAN.
  • Experience in Agile development methodologies.
  • Experience with writing technical documentation to capture design.
  • Experience with MBSE design (Cameo).
Desired:
  • Experience with real-time embedded software for ground-based radar.
  • Experience leading agile software development teams.
  • Experience as a Scrum Master and Product Owner.
  • Knowledge of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment mission and associated enterprise.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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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