UAS Software Engineer

SAIC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a motivated UAS Software Engineer to join the S3I JSIL Tech Center in Huntsville, AL. You will collaborate with developers, testers, and cyber personnel to address bugs and add features to the codebase.

The role sits at the customer site in Huntsville, and involves cross-functional collaboration, technology evaluation, and detailed documentation of designs and APIs. A Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience is typical for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of work experience; four additional years in lieu of degree.
• Senior level: Bachelor's degree and 9 years of work experience; four additional years in lieu of degree.
• Strong experience with object-oriented programming in Java, C++, and C#.
• Strong experience using Gitlab CI/CD.
• Strong experience with scripting languages Bash, Python, or PowerShell including automation of installations.
• Strong understanding of computing system architectures and virtual machines.
• Strong command line experience with UNIX-based OS or Windows command line.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers, hardware engineers, network engineers and stakeholders to implement system requirements.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and methodologies to improve development and system performance.
• Create detailed technical documentation, including designs, APIs, and diagrams; communicate concepts clearly.
• Support software design and implementation, ensuring high-quality, scalable code; assist debugging and optimization.

Skills

Java

C++

C#

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Unix/Linux

Command line

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Gitlab CI/CD

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a motivated and ambitious UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Software Engineerto join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Tech Center. The UAS Software Engineer will collaborate with other developers, testers, and cyber personnel to address bugs and add new features to the codebase.

The candidate will sit at our customer site in Huntsville, AL.

Job Duties:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with managers, hardware engineers, network engineers, and other stakeholders to implement system requirements and ensure seamless integration between software, hardware, and network components.
• Innovation & Technology Evaluation: Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends, new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that improve the development process and system performance.
• Documentation & Communication: 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.
• Software Development & Optimization: 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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Intermediate level: Bachelors degree and five (5) years of work experience; four (4) years of additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Senior level: Bachelors degree and nine (9) years of work experience; four (4) years of additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong experience with object-oriented programming in multiple languages such as java, C++, and C#.
• Strong experience using Gitlab CI/CD.
• Strong experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell including the automation of system and application installations is required.
• Strong understanding of general computing system architectures and virtual machines.
• Strong command line experience with UNIX based operating system or Windows command line configuration is required.

Required Clearance:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required.

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