Flight Software Engineer

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC’s Space and Intelligence Business Group is hiring a Satellite Systems Software Engineer in Chantilly, VA to advance space capabilities for DOD and IC customers. You will work with a multi-agency team across the system life cycle to design, develop, and integrate software for embedded devices and satellite systems.

Requirements include an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a bachelor’s (or master’s with fewer years) in a relevant field, and 4+ years in embedded software design and

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 5+ years of relevant experience; or 3+ years with a Master's degree.
• Expertise in embedded software architecture, design, integration and test.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mission success through system engineering activities.
• Analyze designs and software for embedded devices and systems to meet standards.
• Translate customer requirements into software product designs for embedded systems.
• Improve efficiency and stability of embedded software systems.
• Witness tests for embedded devices and systems.
• Recommend current and emerging technologies and tools relevant to software development.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Embedded software

Real-time systems design

Orbital mechanics knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Description

Join a winning team!! SAIC’s Space and Intelligence Business Group is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting our Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers. Ten miles from the SAIC headquarters, our Chantilly, VA team supports systems development, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration and more.

This position is for a Satellite Systems Software Engineer for a large, multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. The Satellite Systems Software Engineer must possess and have successfully demonstrated satellite engineering experience. Requires excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. The Satellite Systems Software Engineer will partner with multi-Agency and multi-Contractor team of system engineers and subject matter experts to effectively plan, organize, and execute all activities across the system life cycle.

The Satellite Systems Software Engineer provides leadership and technical support that may include, but are not limited to the following:

Role Responsibilities

• Directly contribute to the Government’s mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership, and proactive system engineering activities.


• Analyze designs and software engineering practices that is integrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety and regulation standards.


• Assists with reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems.


• Analyzes, monitors and improves the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems.


• Witness developer-executed tests for embedded devices and systems.


• Recommends implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies.


• Advises on software and hardware integration domains.


• Provide engineering consultation to current satellite operations assisting with vehicle anomaly or event support.


• Proactively works with Government, Developer, and SETA program managers and system engineers to identify, report, and resolve issues.


• Works without any direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.


• Bachelors and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 3 years of relevant experience.


• Government or Commercial experience.


• 4+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real-time or non-real-time system.


• Expert in embedded software system architecture, design, integration and test.


• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and utility of different orbits.


• Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for customer and provides analysis and recommendations.


• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.


• Polished communicator (written and verbal) with highly effective interpersonal skills and personal judgement.

Desired Qualifications

• STEM or intelligence-related degree.


• Ability to thrive in a face paced and dynamic environment.


• Willingness to communicate assessments of complex issues to Program and Mission teams.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.