Computer Scientist

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Computer Scientist to support the US Navy in Newport, RI.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

SAIC provides technical support on-site at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWC) in Newport, Rhode Island. SAIC is currently looking for a motivated Computer Scientist to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to develop applications supporting underwater modelling and simulation for the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI). Applicants should have a strong background in computer science, with the skills to transform design concepts into fully functional software.

JOB DUTIES:

• Candidate must be able to take a project from the initial design phase through development, testing, and final deployment.
• Prior experience with developing C++ applications is required while familiarity with Qt and CMake is desirable.
• The ideal candidate would have experience creating both front-end and back-end applications. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science with two (2) years of experience as a computer scientist. 
• Familiarity with distributive programming, parallelization, front and back-end application development.
• Experience with C++ programming language.
• Experience with some of the following: Compilers: Visual C++, GCC, Network Protocols: TCP, UDP, SSH, etc. Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Unit Testing: Google Test, Version Control: Git, Package Building Software: Make, CMake.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Candidate must currently possess an active DoD Interim Secret clearance or higher. 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• MATLAB, Python.
• Experience with GPU programming is desirable.

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

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.