Software Engineer Senior

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer Senior for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-275 Software Support Activity (SSA) for the V-22 Osprey program office in Patuxent River, Maryland.  

Note: This is a hybrid remote position with approximately 1-2 days onsite at the customer site in Patuxent River, Maryland or Indianapolis, IN.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The software engineer will work as part of the PMA-275 government software team responsible for modifying aircraft and ground system software to correct defects, implement new capability, and improve aircraft readiness and maintainability.  As part of the PMA-275 software team, the software engineer will play a crucial role in planning, execution, and completion of all tasking assigned to the software team.

JOB DUTIES:

• Conduct software acquisition tasking in support PMA-275 in the Software Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Conduct technical analysis of V-22 avionics systems and software issues affecting fleet operators and maintainers.
• Coordinate with PMA-275 IPTs and other NAVAIR organizations on technical, cost, and schedule impacts of software changes.  Identify risk and mitigation strategies.
• Aid in development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including writing statements of work and conducting technical reviews of contractor proposals.
• Review contractor technical submissions.
• Provide technical inputs on schedules, integration, and test activities of industry suppliers and other government organizations as it relates to V-22 avionics and ground system software.
• Participate in SETR design reviews and technical reviews as part of the software development process.
• Apply knowledge of current avionics development standards including MIL-STD-882E, DO-178C and Design Assurance Levels for mission-critical code.
• Provide technical briefings and status reporting to Software IPT leadership, senior military officers, and Program leadership at PMA-275.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar discipline. Course work completed must include the following foundational computer science disciplines: computer architecture; algorithm design and development; programming languages and methodologies; data structures; and computational logic.
• Five or more (5+) years of relevant software development experience.
• Relevant experience must include demonstrated software development experience, including all phases of the software development process/lifecycle (e.g., requirements analysis, design, development, component testing, integration, integration testing, deployment/installation, and sustainment)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Active Secret clearance

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Previous experience with avionics, electronic warfare, and survivability systems.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.