Senior Principal Software Engineer

SAIC • San Diego, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to support advanced Very Low Frequency (VLF) communication systems. Join our innovative team in San Diego, CA, and contribute to mission-critical efforts in communication technology development, integration, and testing. This is an ONSITE position and will need to be local to area. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer you’ll leverage your expertise to advise the government and ensure the successful development, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge systems. You'll collaborate with teams, manage technical tasks, and ensure projects meet operational, cost, and schedule requirements. The candidate will have a strong background in system software engineering support, preferably with DoD Development programs, and possess strong problem solving skills. Qualified candidates will have in-depth experience and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Up to 20% travel will be involved with this role

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in related engineering field and fourteen (14) years or more related experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start
• DoD IAT 1 certified eligible. Security+ (able to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• 7-10 Years’ development and engineering experience with C, C++, and Java programming
• Strong skills in establishing equipment configurations to meet operational requirements.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
• A demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Masters in related Engineering or Science proficiency.
• Experience with DoD VLF message processing
• Agile Experience
• Background in RF Engineering, with preferred experience in VLF systems.
• Familiarity with waveform development and DoD communications systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio, Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Understanding of VLF communication concepts and experience working with similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Development and updates of RF communications systems.
• Supporting VLF for communications for Navy and Air Force
• Experience with the testing, configuration and documentation of Software Systems and hardware systems
• Work in conjunction with Software Developers to develop and implement test procedures and scenarios for new and updated systems
• Participate in resolving technical issues and troubleshoot the system that may arise during integration, implementation and test
• Provide technical direction, guidance and training to less experienced staff
• Interface with management, customers and team regularly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees