Embedded Software Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC’s Space and Intelligence Business Group is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to advance space capabilities supporting Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers. This role is located in Chantilly, VA, supporting systems development, targeting & intelligence analysis, and systems engineering & integration. The position focuses on a Satellite Systems Software Engineer role for a large, multi-year contract on an innovative space program. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated satellite engineering experience, excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. This role involves partnering with a multi-Agency and multi-Contractor team of system engineers and subject matter experts to manage activities across the system life cycle. The Satellite Systems Software Engineer will provide leadership and technical support, directly contributing to mission success through analysis, thought leadership, and proactive system engineering. Responsibilities include analyzing designs and software engineering practices for embedded devices and systems, translating customer requirements into software designs, monitoring and improving embedded software system efficiency, witnessing developer-executed tests, recommending new technologies and regulatory changes, advising on software and hardware integration, providing engineering consultation for satellite operations, and proactively resolving issues with government and contractor teams. The role requires working without direct supervision.

Requirements

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelors and 14 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 12 years of relevant experience.
• Government or Commercial experience.
• 6+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real-time or non-real-time system.
• Expert in embedded software system architecture, design, integration and test.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and utility of different orbits.
• Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for customer and provides analysis and recommendations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
• Polished communicator (written and verbal) with highly effective interpersonal skills and personal judgement.

Nice To Haves

• STEM or intelligence-related degree.
• Ability to thrive in a face paced and dynamic environment.
• Willingness to communicate assessments of complex issues to Program and Mission teams.

Responsibilities

• Directly contribute to the Government’s mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership, and proactive system engineering activities.
• Analyze designs and software engineering practices that is integrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety and regulation standards.
• Assists with reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems.
• Analyzes, monitors and improves the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems.
• Witness developer-executed tests for embedded devices and systems.
• Recommends implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies.
• Advises on software and hardware integration domains.
• Provide engineering consultation to current satellite operations assisting with vehicle anomaly or event support.
• Proactively works with Government, Developer, and SETA program managers and system engineers to identify, report, and resolve issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior