Computer Engineer

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC’s Computer Engineer position in Crane, IN is seeking a professional to design, develop, test, and sustain mission-critical software and firmware for EW and tactical systems. You will work across the full software lifecycle from architecture through field testing.

Requirements include 3+ years of software engineering experience and proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Java, plus the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer, Software or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience designing, coding, integrating, and maintaining software in a structured environment, with proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Java.
• Proven capability to analyze requirements, perform system-level testing (unit, integration, and IV&V), troubleshoot integrated systems in laboratory environments, and manage git-based version control.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills to collaborate across systems, test, and cybersecurity teams
• Required U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modernize, and sustain computer software, firmware, algorithms, and applications supporting EW and tactical mission systems across the full software lifecycle.
• Analyze and develop system requirements, performing validation, traceability, risk assessments, and mitigation planning from initial design to final acceptance criteria.
• Execute comprehensive testing—including unit, integration, regression, automated, and IV&V—while maintaining strict traceability between requirements, test procedures, and documented results.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize systems to resolve defects, address cybersecurity vulnerabilities, manage Git-based configurations, and support integration into secure cloud and mission networks.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Computer Engineer

Job ID: 2617435
Location: Crane, IN, United States
Date Posted: Sep 29, 2026
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Systems Engr
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description

Description

Position Title: Computer Engineer (535)

Position Description:

This position supports the Expeditionary Electromagnetic Warfare division at NSWC Crane. In this role you will design, develop, test, and sustain mission-critical software and firmware for Electronic Warfare (EW) and tactical mission systems. In this role, you will support the full software lifecycle—from initial architecture and algorithm design through laboratory/field testing and modernization of fielded platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, modernize, and sustain computer software, firmware, algorithms, and applications supporting EW and tactical mission systems across the full software lifecycle.
• Analyze and develop system requirements, performing validation, traceability, risk assessments, and mitigation planning from initial design to final acceptance criteria.
• Execute comprehensive testing—including unit, integration, regression, automated, and IV&V—while maintaining strict traceability between requirements, test procedures, and documented results.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize systems to resolve defects, address cybersecurity vulnerabilities, manage Git-based configurations, and support integration into secure cloud and mission networks.

Qualifications

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer, Software or a related technical discipline.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience designing, coding, integrating, and maintaining software in a structured environment, with proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Java.
• Proven capability to analyze requirements, perform system-level testing (unit, integration, and IV&V), troubleshoot integrated systems in laboratory environments, and manage git-based version control.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills to collaborate across systems, test, and cybersecurity teams
• Required U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Navy or DoD Electronic Warfare (EW) and tactical mission-system software, including lifecycle planning, support activity optimization, and software configuration management.
• Proficiency in advanced engineering and testing methodologies, including automated testing, IV&V, regression testing, requirements/test traceability, software architecture, cloud services, and MBSE environments.
• Demonstrated capability in secure software development, cybersecurity vulnerability remediation, and supporting Government laboratory, field, or training system testing, backed by an active Secret security clearance.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
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.
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