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  • SAIC
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 7 days ago
SAIC VERIFIED EMPLOYER

Software Engineer.

Software Engineering & Dev

Software Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for an engineer who designs and builds software for embedded systems used in mission-critical programmes.
  • The Person:The person will design, develop, and implement embedded software, develop system and software architectures, manage and analyze software requirements, and review design artifacts and specifications.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has experience developing software in C++ within an embedded environment, proficiency in object-oriented analysis and design using Unified Modeling Language (UML), and understanding of SDLC processes, and preferably VxWorks, IBM Rhapsody, and IBM DOORS.

About the role

SAIC is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of embedded software systems. The selected candidate will work across the software development lifecycle, contributing to architecture development, requirements management, system analysis, design reviews, and software implementation in support of mission-critical programs in Huntsville, AL.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Software Developer will perform a broad range of engineering activities, independently or under general supervision, supporting the design, development, integration, and implementation of software systems and related technologies.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing system and software architectures for embedded systems.
  • Managing and analyzing software requirements.
  • Designing, developing, and implementing embedded software solutions.
  • Reviewing system and subsystem specifications, interface documentation, and design artifacts for completeness, accuracy, and applicability.
  • Supporting system and subsystem design activities, trade studies, and performance analyses.
  • Interpreting and analyzing customer requirements.
  • Reviewing, verifying, and validating system specifications and other technical documentation.
  • Participating in hardware and software design reviews, technical interchange meetings, management reviews, and configuration control boards.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline and five (5) years of relevant professional experience; Additional six (6) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle). 

Clearance Requirements: 

  • Must have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
  • Active Secret clearance preferred
  • US Citizenship required

Required Qualifications

  • Experience developing software in C++ within an embedded environment.
  • Proficiency in object-oriented analysis and design using Unified Modeling Language (UML).
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, documentation standards, and CMMI methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with VxWorks.
  • Experience using IBM Rhapsody.
  • Experience using IBM DOORS.

About Us

SAIC is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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.


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Published October 30, 2026
Location Huntsville, AL