Senior Software Engineer – Defense Communication Systems

• Travel Required: Yes - 10% of the time
• Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

SAIC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support defense communication systems for the U.S. Navy. Join our team in San Diego, CA, contributing to mission-critical communication technology development, integration, and testing.

Your Role as a Senior Software Engineer, you will support the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for RF communication systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and integrate software solutions supporting national defense missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for RF communication systems
• Write clean, efficient code in C, C++, and Java
• Work within Agile/Scrum frameworks to deliver iterative solutions on schedule
• Develop and implement test procedures for new and updated systems
• Support hardware/software integration and FPGA development
• Provide mentorship and technical direction to junior engineers
• Maintain technical documentation including design documents, test plans, and configuration guides
• Provide support as the primary interface between the project team and stakeholders

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. Four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of BS degree

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret)
• Bachelor's degree in EE, CS, Software Engineering, or related field
• Strong proficiency in C and C++
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Desired Skills:

• RF Engineering background
• Agile/Scrum experience; CSM certification a plus
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), such as VxWorks, is a plus
• DoD program experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

About Us

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.