Senior Software Engineer

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to take a prominent role in the design, development, and integration of complex software systems located onsite at the Odyssey Drive facility in Huntsville, Alabama.

The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE), Modular Open System Approach (MOSA), Hardware Open System Technology (HOST), and/or Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) experience
• 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
• Providing guidance, mentoring, and technical direction to engineers
• Be involved in architectural reviews, design discussions, and ensure adherence to best practices across the engineering team
• Collaborate with managers, systems engineers, hardware engineers, network engineers, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration between software, hardware, and network components
• 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

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years’ experience; additional four (4) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree

Required Clearance:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance; US Citizenship required

Required Skills:

• Experience with Model Based Software Development (MBSD) and the Agile development process
• Deep knowledge of designing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software systems and patterns
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., C++, C) and strong familiarity with modern development and tools
• Knowledge of network protocols and real-time systems
• Familiar with multiple operating systems such as UNIX, POSIX, LINUX, ARINC 653, and Windows
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical challenges
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or projects related to software testing or quality assurance
• Exposure to software development life cycles (SDLC) and agile methodologies
• Experience with bug-tracking or test management tools specifically Jira