SAIC

SW Systems Engr Principal

SAIC • $130K — $155K *
Herndon, VA 20192In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • US Citizen with TS/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in software and systems engineering, ideally in Agile environments.
  • Proficient in SysML/UML, DOORS, and programming languages (C#, Java, Python, C++), with cloud and database expertise.
  • Strong analytical skills and effective cross-functional communication capabilities.
  • Experience with Integrated Fires systems and cloud-based USSF/DAF systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of software modules and integrated cloud infrastructure using Cameo/Magic Draw.
  • Ensure seamless data exchange and communication across different platforms and services.
  • Link system requirements to software components and functional allocations.
  • Manage collaborative environments using tools like Teamwork Cloud for configuration control.
  • Guide engineering teams through technical tasks and interchanges.
  • Partner with stakeholders to align technical roadmaps with organizational goals.
  • Ensure efficient software interactions with databases and external interfaces.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on complex, large-scale software systems.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in cloud infrastructure.
  • Collaboration with industry-leading experts and stakeholders.
  • Mentorship and growth opportunities in a cross-disciplinary environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a high energy, detail oriented and highly organized Principal Software Systems Engineer to lead and manage the design and maintain complex, large-scale software and infrastructure, bridging the gap between low-level system software development and high-level applications.

Responsibilities
  • System Architecture & Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable software modules and integrated cloud infrastructure in Cameo/Magic Draw environment in both SysML and UML.
  • Interoperability & Integration: Ensure seamless data exchange, communication, and synchronization across platforms, cloud environments, and third-party services.
  • Requirements Traceability: Link system requirements directly to software components, functional allocations, and verification test constructs.
  • Collaborative Environment Management: Utilize repository tools like Teamwork Cloud for multi-user configuration control and digital thread integration.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Leadership: Guide engineering teams through technical interchanges and tasks.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership, stakeholders, the chief engineer, the lead systems engineer, product managers, and individual system engineering teams to align technical roadmaps with organizational objectives.
  • Cross-Domain Integration: Ensure software interacts efficiently with systems, databases, and external interfaces.
  • Governance & Standards: Establish governance processes, compliance frameworks, and interface definitions to guide ongoing development across all component systems.
  • Technical Leadership: Mentor engineering teams, review subsystem designs, and guide technical consensus during complex problem-solving.
  • Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve complex root-cause failures across multiple layers (code, firmware, network, and storage).
  • DevOps & Automation: Deploy applications via CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks.


Qualifications

  • US Citizen with TS/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of professional experience in software and systems engineering in Agile development environments, and robust hands-on expertise in MBSE tools and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in SysML/UML, DOORS, modern programming languages (such as C#, Java, Python, or C++) alongside deep database and cloud platform familiarity.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving, project estimation, and cross-functional communication abilities
  • Experience with Integrated Fires systems, cloud-based USSF/DAF systems, customers and missions.
  • Demonstrated experience working with the defense industry supporting US Government customers.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with space systems, satellite architectures, ground systems, or space domain awareness.
  • Background in IT services, cloud solutions, or managed services for government customers.
  • Familiarity with IC systems, community customers and mission sets.
  • Prior experience in a Solutions Architect or Chief Engineer role on large government programs.
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.


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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