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Company: SAIC
Location: San Diego, CA
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Technology, Software, IT, Electronics

Description

Description

 SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to support advanced Very Low Frequency (VLF) communication systems. Join our innovative team in San Diego, CA, and contribute to mission-critical efforts in communication technology development, integration, and testing. This is an ONSITE position and will need to be local to area.

As a Senior Principal Software Engineer you'll leverage your expertise to advise the government and ensure the successful development, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge systems. You'll collaborate with teams, manage technical tasks, and ensure projects meet operational, cost, and schedule requirements.

The candidate will have a strong background in system software engineering support, preferably with DoD Development programs, and possess strong problem solving skills. Qualified candidates will have in-depth experience and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.

*Up to 20% travel will be involved with this role*

JOB DUTIES:

  • Development and updates of RF communications systems.

  • Supporting VLF for communications for Navy and Air Force

  • Experience with the testing, configuration and documentation of Software Systems and hardware systems

  • Work in conjunction with Software Developers to develop and implement test procedures and scenarios for new and updated systems

  • Participate in resolving technical issues and troubleshoot the system that may arise during integration, implementation and test

  • Provide technical direction, guidance and training to less experienced staff

  • Interface with management, customers and team regularly

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelors Degree in related engineering field and fourteen (14) years or more related experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start

  • DoD IAT 1 certified eligible.  Security+ (able to obtain within 6 months of hire)

  • 7-10 Years' development and engineering experience with C, C++, and Java programming

  • Strong skills in establishing equipment configurations to meet operational requirements.

  • Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

  • A demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.

 DESIRED SKILLS: 

  • Masters in related Engineering or Science proficiency.

  • Experience with DoD VLF message processing

  • Agile Experience

  • Background in RF Engineering, with preferred experience in VLF systems.

  • Familiarity with waveform development and DoD communications systems.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio, Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

  • Understanding of VLF communication concepts and experience working with similar systems.


Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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