Senior Embedded Software Engineer

SAIC•Dahlgren, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Requirements

Embedded software solutions in C/C++
Microcontrollers
Real time operating systems (RTOS)
Linux based embedded systems
Firmware development
Low level drivers
Hardware integration
System architecture
Requirements definition
Design specifications
Secure coding practices
Cyber-hardened embedded software designs
Unit testing
Integration testing
Performance validation
System log analysis
Memory usage analysis
Timing behavior analysis
Technical documentation
Agile sprint cycles
Technical reviews
Code walkthroughs
Technical support for fielded systems
Defect resolution
Collaboration with electrical, systems, and test engineering teams

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test embedded software solutions in C/C++ for microcontrollers, real time operating systems (RTOS), or Linux based embedded systems.
Develop firmware and low level drivers to interface with sensors, communication buses, and custom hardware.
Support integration of embedded software with hardware components, including bring up, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Participate in system architecture discussions and assist in defining requirements and design specifications.
Implement secure coding practices and support cyber-hardened embedded software designs.
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance validation.
Analyze system logs, memory usage, and timing behavior to optimize performance.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including design descriptions, interface control documents (ICDs), test procedures, and user guides.
Participate in Agile sprint cycles, technical reviews, and code walkthroughs.
Provide technical support for fielded systems and assist with defect resolution.
Collaborate with electrical, systems, and test engineering teams to ensure end to end solution performance.
Other duties as assigned.