SAIC

Senior Principal Software Engineer

SAIC • $120K — $150K *
Patuxent River, MD 20670In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar discipline with 14+ years experience; or a Master's with 12+ years; or a PhD/JD with 9+ years.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Active Secret Clearance necessary at start.
  • 5+ years of relevant software development and system integration experience.
  • Proven track record in all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct software acquisition tasking for PMA-275 Software IPT.
  • Analyze V-22 avionics systems and software issues affecting fleet operations.
  • Coordinate with Core Avionics IPT on software changes, including risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Develop Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and conduct technical reviews.
  • Review contractor's technical submissions for quality and compliance.
  • Provide technical inputs on schedules, integration, and testing activities related to V-22 systems.
  • Participate in SETR design and technical reviews throughout the software development process.

Benefits

  • Hybrid/Remote flexibility with occasional onsite requirements.
  • Opportunity for travel up to 10%.
  • Significant involvement in military aviation projects.
  • Engagement with senior military officers and program leadership.
  • Access to challenging roles in cutting-edge avionics technology.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-275 Software Support Activity (SSA) for the V-22 Osprey. The software engineer will work as part of the PMA-275 government Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) 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 the Core Avionics IPT and play a crucial role in planning, execution, and completion of all tasking assigned to the software team.

This is a Hybrid/Remote role in Patuxent River, Maryland. Required to be Local to area. Occasional travel up to 10% may be required

JOB DUTIES:
  • Conduct software acquisition tasking in support of PMA-275 in the Software IPT.
  • Conduct technical analysis of V-22 avionics systems and software issues affecting fleet operators and maintainers.
  • Coordinate with PMA-275 Core Avionics 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.
  • Occasional travel may be required


Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelors in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar discipline and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start
  • Five or more (5+) years of relevant software development and system integration experience.
  • Relevant experience should include demonstrated software development 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).
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.


DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar discipline.
  • Previous experience with avionics, synthetic displays, and NVG systems.


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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