Senior Principal Software Engineer

SAIC • Indianapolis, IN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a part-time Senior Software Engineer for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-275 Software Support Activity (SSA) for the V-22 Osprey. The senior software engineer will work as part of the PMA-275 government Software integrated product team responsible for modifying aircraft and ground system software to correct defects, implement new capability, and improve aircraft readiness and maintainability. As part of the PMA-275 software team, the senior software engineer will provide technical expertise for the MV, CMV, and CV-22 mission planning ground systems. The senior software engineer is expected to have immediate impact and will play a crucial role in planning, execution, and completion of all tasking assigned to the software team. SAIC is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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.

Requirements

• Provide technical expertise for the MV, CMV, and CV-22 mission planning ground systems.
• Have immediate impact and play a crucial role in planning, execution, and completion of all tasking assigned to the software team.
• Knowledge of current avionics development standards including MIL-STD-882E, DO-178C and Design Assurance Levels for mission-critical code.

Responsibilities

• Conduct software acquisition tasking in support PMA-275 in the Software Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Conduct technical analysis of V-22 mission planning ground system issues affecting fleet operators as well as the integrated aircraft avionics that ingest mission planning data. This will include mission computers, digital maps, radios, and survivability systems.
• Coordinate with PMA-275 IPTs and other NAVAIR organizations on technical, cost, and schedule impacts of software changes. Identify risk and mitigation strategies.
• Aid in development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including writing statements of work and conducting technical reviews of contractor proposals.
• Review contractor technical submissions.
• Provide technical inputs on schedules, integration, and test activities of industry suppliers and other government organizations as it relates to V-22 avionics and ground system software.
• Participate in SETR design reviews and technical reviews as part of the software development process.
• Apply knowledge of current avionics development standards including MIL-STD-882E, DO-178C and Design Assurance Levels for mission-critical code.
• Provide technical briefings and status reporting to Software IPT leadership, senior military officers, and Program leadership at PMA-275.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed