Satellite Embedded Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; 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. This role requires expertise in embedded software, real-time systems, and orbital mechanics, with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph eligibility.

The engineer will lead system engineering activities across the lifecycle, collaborating with government, developers, and SETA teams to analyze designs, translate requirements, and ensure

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelors and 14 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 12 years of relevant experience.
• Government or Commercial experience.
• 6+ 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.

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.

Skills

Embedded software

Real-time systems

Software architecture

Orbital mechanics

TS/SCI clearance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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. This role requires expertise in embedded software, real-time systems, and orbital mechanics, with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph eligibility.

The engineer will lead system engineering activities across the lifecycle, collaborating with government, developers, and SETA teams to analyze designs, translate requirements, and ensure