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SAIC

Principal Software Systems Engineer

SAIC, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509


Job ID: 2413894-COLORADO_SPRINGS-CO

Location:

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US

Date Posted:

2024-10-30

Category:

Software

Subcategory:

SW Systems Engr

Schedule:

Full-time

Shift:

Day Job

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work:

No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer for its customers Team! This role focuses on solving complex challenges in multiple classified cloud environments with a high-performing team of collaborative professionals. This position is responsible for planning, development, and delivery assessment of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.

The Software Development team is responsible for providing support throughout the product life cycle, including proprietary systems to support the customers' mission. We are looking for talent primarily in Vandenberg, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, and El Segundo, CA. Each role requires differing levels of clearance, ranging from Secret to Top Secret/SCI. Depending on the skillsets in demand, remote availability may be acceptable with travel and applicable access to SCIFs.

This work supports the USSF Operational C2 Mission under Kobayashi Maru. USSF has multiple cloud environments within a global, interconnected, virtualized, hybrid, and Enterprise IT infrastructure hosting mission systems, applications, services, and data that serve the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and other Government Customers. OSC2 LOE1 facilitates the Government's efforts to operate and maintain current environments while assisting with the migration of applications to multiple cloud environments.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications that support USSF operations and mission objectives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring alignment with technical and business goals.

Implement software solutions using modern programming languages and frameworks, adhering to best practices and coding standards.

Conduct software validation and verification, performing debugging and troubleshooting to resolve issues effectively.

Develop and maintain documentation for software design, architecture, and user guides.

Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring high-quality code output.

Assist in the integration of software components and third-party programs.

Stay updated on emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsible for code development and deployment for software version releases which modify the software baseline of the BMEWS/PAVE PAWS ground-based radar sensors.

Design, develop, document, test, and debug application software.

Conduct analysis and collaborate with subject matter experts in the 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, coordinating with engineers responsible for sustaining operational and test systems.

Develop experience on both AWS and Azure clouds; both commercially or TS+.

Must have an active Secret to TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 3-15 years of experience in software development, focusing on full-stack or embedded systems.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar.

Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.

Experience with version control systems like Git.

Required Certifications:

Security+ Certification or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment.

Desired Skills:

Experience with developing on cloud platforms such as Google Cloud or OCI.

Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience working with defense or aerospace applications is beneficial.

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

Experience as a Scrum Master.

Experience as a Product Owner.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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.

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