Senior Software Engineer – Defense Communication Systems

Senior Software Engineer – Defense Communication Systems SAIC in San Diego, CA

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

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. 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