Senior Software Engineer

  • HUNTSVILLE, AL
  • Posted 5 days ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Sensors
Open Systems
Debugging
Optimization
Leadership
Mentorship
Technical Direction
Collaboration
System Requirements
Computer Hardware
Network
Innovation
Technology Assessment
Emerging Technologies
Documentation
Technical Writing
Software Development
Agile
Programming Languages
C++
C
Network Protocols
Real-time
Operating Systems
Unix
POSIX
Linux
ARINC 653
Microsoft Windows
Analytical Skill
Communication
Security Clearance
SAP BASIS
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2503474

Location: HUNTSVILLE, AL, US

Date Posted: 2025-03-20

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to take a prominent role in the design, development, and integration of complex software systems located onsite at the Odyssey Drive facility in Huntsville, Alabama.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Open Standards: Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE), Modular Open System Approach (MOSA), Hardware Open System Technology (HOST), and/or Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) experience
  • Software Development & Optimization: Support the design and implementation of software solutions, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code. Assist with efforts in debugging, and optimization for large-scale systems
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Providing guidance, mentoring, and technical direction to engineers. Be involved in architectural reviews, design discussions, and ensure adherence to best practices across the engineering team
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with managers, systems engineers, hardware engineers, network engineers, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration between software, hardware, and network components
  • Innovation & Technology Evaluation: Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends, new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that improve the development process and system performance
  • Documentation & Communication: Responsible for creation of detailed technical documentation, including system designs, APIs, and architectural diagrams. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and executives

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's and nine (9) years of experience in software development: four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience with Model Based Software Development (MBSD) and the Agile development process
  • Deep knowledge of designing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software systems and patterns
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., C++, C) and strong familiarity with modern development and tools
  • Knowledge of network protocols and real-time systems
  • Familiar with multiple operating systems such as UNIX, POSIX, LINUX, ARINC 653, and Windows
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical challenges
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

REQUIRED CLEARANCES:
  • Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance


SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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