Senior Software Engineer

SAIC • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years’ experience; additional four (4) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance; US Citizenship required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE), Modular Open System Approach (MOSA), Hardware Open System Technology (HOST), and/or Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) experience
• Coursework or projects related to software testing or quality assurance
• Exposure to software development life cycles (SDLC) and agile methodologies
• Experience with bug-tracking or test management tools specifically Jira

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends, new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that improve the development process and system performance
• 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

What This Job Offers

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