SAIC

Software Systems Engineer

SAIC$95K — $115K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in software development or engineering.
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages like Python, C, C++, or Java.
  • Experience with software and system testing methodologies.
  • Knowledge of requirements analysis and technical documentation.
  • Familiar with git version control and software configuration management.
  • Ability to troubleshoot software issues in lab and operational environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software and firmware for Electronic Warfare and tactical information systems.
  • Support the entire software lifecycle from initial design to upgrades and replacement.
  • Plan, code, and deliver algorithms and computer programs to meet customer needs.
  • Analyze system-level requirements and validate testing criteria to ensure operational success.
  • Conduct unit, integration, and system-level testing activities for software validation.
  • Participate in code reviews and document discrepancies in testing processes.
  • Prepare technical reports and documentation to support software development efforts.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in Electronic Warfare and information systems.
  • Work with a diverse and skilled team supporting national defense.
  • Engagement in challenging and meaningful projects influencing military operations.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. This position supports software development, design, and integration activities for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, tactical information systems, and training environments under the JCREW program. The selected candidate will design, develop, modify, and maintain software and firmware throughout the system lifecycle. Additionally, this role involves testing software, performing requirements traceability, managing code repositories using git, and troubleshooting integrated systems in both lab and field environments.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, modify, integrate, test, and maintain computer software and firmware supporting Electronic Warfare systems, tactical information systems, test facilities, and training environments.
  • Support software efforts across the lifecycle, including initial system design, new development, upgrades to fielded systems, and replacement of existing capabilities.
  • Plan, design, code, test, integrate, and deliver algorithms, models, software source code, executables, and computer programs in support of customer requirements.
  • Analyze system-level requirements to ensure that test definitions, objectives, plans, and acceptance criteria are sufficient to validate system requirements and operational needs.
  • Perform and support requirements development, validation, traceability analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation planning for software upgrades and development efforts.
  • Support software testing activities including unit testing, software integration testing, system-level testing, regression analysis, and independent verification and validation (IV&V).
  • Perform traceability analysis between requirements, test designs, cases, procedures, and execution results and document discrepancies in accordance with approved plans.
  • Participate in code reviews, user acceptance testing, and development of automated software test results and documentation.
  • Utilize Government-accessible source code repositories based on git and support disciplined software configuration management practices.
  • Support software maintenance activities to correct faults, improve performance, address vulnerabilities, and adapt software to modified operating environments.
  • Contribute to software architecture, quality assurance, requirement documentation, cloud-service support, and integration of software into larger mission systems and networks.
  • Support work in both lab and field test environments, including Government-led testing and troubleshooting of integrated systems.
  • Prepare technical reports, software documentation, and related engineering artifacts required to support development, testing, and sustainment.


Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Required Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of professional experience in software development, software engineering, computer science, or closely related work.
  • Experience designing, coding, integrating, testing, and maintaining software in a structured engineering environment.
  • Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, or similar.
  • Experience with software testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing.
  • Experience with requirements analysis, traceability, and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with git-based version control and software configuration management practices.
  • Ability to troubleshoot software and integrated system issues in lab or operational test environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with software, systems, test, and cybersecurity teams.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting DoD, Navy, Electronic Warfare, tactical information systems, or mission-system software.
  • Experience with automated test frameworks, IV&V, regression testing, and requirements/test traceability tools.
  • Familiarity with software architecture, cloud services, MBSE-adjacent development environments, or networked mission systems.
  • Experience with cybersecurity best practices, secure software development, or remediation of software vulnerabilities in operational systems.
  • Experience supporting Government-led testing, lab demonstrations, field testing, or training systems.
  • Familiarity with software support activities such as SSA planning, software optimization, lifecycle metrics, and software configuration planning.


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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