SAIC

Software Engineer Principal

SAIC • $120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  • Active secret security clearance from day one
  • 10 years experience in robotic control software design for air and maritime systems
  • 10 years experience in software engineering with languages such as C#, Python, RTI DDS, or Java
  • 7 years experience developing software for military robotics Command and Control systems
  • 3 years managing DevOps pipelines and automated testing
  • 5 years experience in systems integration engineering for unmanned vehicles with military C2 systems

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for successful Common Control System integration
  • Support the integration of CCS into the annual REPMUS exercise in Portugal
  • Manage complex integration challenges ensuring interoperability of unmanned vehicles
  • Coordinate technical requirements across multiple hardware providers
  • Maintain system compatibility with evolving C2 interfaces
  • Implement cybersecurity controls and perform vulnerability assessments as needed

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunities for annual travel to Portugal
  • Engagement in cutting-edge unmanned maritime systems efforts
  • Potential for skill enhancement through exposure to NATO standards and military exercises
  • Networking opportunities within the defense and unmanned systems communities
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer Principal for the Unmanned Maritime Systems Support (UMSS) effort. This program will entail Common Control System (CCS) integration in support of REPMUS (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems) which is an annual exercise in Portugal.

This position is contingent upon award news, expected July 2026. This position is remote and will involve significant travel annually to Portugal for exercise integration support.

Job Duties:
  • Work with the multidisciplinary technical team to ensure successful integration of the Common Control System into REPMUS


Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, or Electrical Engineering

Required Security Clearance:
  • Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment

Required Certifications:
  • N/A

Desired Qualifications and Experience:
  • 10 years of experience in the design and implementation of robotic control software for air
    and maritime systems
  • 10 years of experience in software engineering (e.g., C#, Python, RTI DDS, or Java)
  • 7 years of experience developing software for government or military robotics Command
    and Control (C2) systems
  • 3 years of experience managing and operating DevOps pipelines for software releases,
    including continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools and automated testing
    for multiple deployment environments
  • 5 of experience systems integration engineering experience, specifically focused on the
    seamless technical integration of unmanned vehicles, Minotaur mission systems, sensors,
    and specialized payloads into broader U.S. and international C2 systems. Experience
  • Managing complex "system-of-systems" challenges, ensuring full interoperability and data
    synchronization
  • 5 years of experience engineering and managing the integration of diverse air and maritime
    uncrewed platforms with government C2 architecture; coordinating technical requirements
    across multiple hardware providers; and maintaining system compatibility with evolving C2
    interfaces to provide a cohesive common operating picture
  • 3 years of experience working with NATO STANAG 4817 for Unmanned Systems.
  • Experience integrating disparate software systems using APIs, SDKs, network protocols,
    and UxS Control Segment Maritime Domain Extension (UCSMDE)
  • Demonstrated experience with C2 the Navy's Common Control System (CCS), Modular
    Open Systems Approach (MOSA), and a minimum of two years of experience with the TAK
    ecosystem (WinTAK, ATAK, TAK Server)
  • Five years of experience in military and international exercise with NATO tactical
    communications and Maritime Big Play
  • Three years of experience implementing DoD cybersecurity controls and performing
    vulnerability assessments


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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