Senior Systems Engineer Job Listing at SAIC in Dahlgren, VA (Job ID 2415619)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer with C++ experience to to join the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons & Guided Munitions Division (E20) to support software development of naval gun weapons systems in Dahlgren, VA.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The systems engineer will develop, update, and maintain software on Linux platforms. Software team executes maturing agile processes to iteratively design and develop necessary changes to maintain, fix bugs, and add new features. Developers on the team provide change support for the full lifecycle: design, implementation, test, and verification alongside other team members specialized in design, testing, data analysis, and development. The position will interface with weapons design analysts, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, suggest changes, code, and develop documented solutions.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide software development, modification, production, and maintenance of weapon system modeling libraries.
• Work closely across software engineers to develop and test rapid prototype systems using an Agile development method.
• Support and develop test procedures to test system functionality and generate software troubleshoot reports.
• Prepare documentation and support configuration management guidelines. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years related experience. Degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline preferred. Additional years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree. 
• Professional technical experience with C++ with specialized experience performing software design, coding, and compilation of code; debugging; computer or software requirements management, and computer systems or software integration.
• Experience related to weapons systems and/or Navy programs and C++ preferred.
• Experience with developing and debugging on large code base, complex, distributed systems.
• Proficient with developing on Linux and migration of code base to Red Had distribution.
• Candidate must be US Citizen.
• Must currently hold an active Secret clearance or higher. 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Ability in cross-language proficiency; ability to inspect, modify, and code in other languages as necessary (e.g., Python, Bash Scripting, JavaScript) is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and interface professionally with other government agencies, contractors, military personnel.
• Ability to define task details, estimates, and schedules using Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word).

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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