Principal Software Engineer — Ground-Based Radar SAIC Colorado Springs, Colorado c,cpp,python,java,defense,aerospace,secret,hybrid,lead,cross_func 160001 200000
SAIC

Principal Software Engineer — Ground-Based Radar

Location Node Colorado Springs, Colorado (hybrid)
Base Compensation USD 160k–200k
Commitment full-time
Clearance Req secret
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Overview

SAIC is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to support the US Space Force in operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions.

Responsibilities

  • Code development and code deployment for software version releases modifying the BMEWS/PAVE PAWS ground-based radar sensors software baseline.
  • Design, develop, document, test and debug application software.
  • Conduct analysis and collaborate with subject matter experts in planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems.
  • Support system integration, test, development, and execution of various types of complex systems.
  • Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
  • Participate in troubleshooting systems to resolve complex issues and coordinate with engineers responsible for sustaining operational and test systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelors and nine plus (9+) years’ relevant experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Experience developing software with C/C++, Java, Python and FORTRAN.
  • Experience in Agile development methodologies.
  • Experience with writing technical documentation to capture design.
  • Experience with real-time embedded software for ground-based radar.
  • Experience leading agile software development teams.

Additional Information

SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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