Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and test embedded software solutions in C/C++ for microcontrollers, real time operating systems (RTOS), or Linux based embedded systems
• Develop firmware and low level drivers to interface with sensors, communication buses, and custom hardware
• Support integration of embedded software with hardware components, including bring up, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Participate in system architecture discussions and assist in defining requirements and design specifications
• Implement secure coding practices and support cyber-hardened embedded software designs
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance validation
• Analyze system logs, memory usage, and timing behavior to optimize performance
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design descriptions, interface control documents (ICDs), test procedures, and user guides
• Participate in Agile sprint cycles, technical reviews, and code walkthroughs
• Provide technical support for fielded systems and assist with defect resolution
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, and test engineering teams to ensure end to end solution performance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
• Six (6) years professional technical experience which includes at least four (4) years specialized experience performing computer hardware engineering, software design, coding and compilation of code; computer or software requirements
• Management, computer systems or software integration; and utilizing systems engineering software tools
• Specialized experience shall also include demonstrated ability to engineer
• Complex systems with integrated software and hardware solutions. An example includes experience related to weapons systems and/or Navy programs utilizing agile software design processes, such as, but not limited to, Python, R, HTML, C/C++, Unix, and Linux
• Strong understanding of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, including experience building and managing sites, pages, lists, and libraries
• Strong experience developing embedded software in C and/or C++
• Experience working with microcontrollers, SoCs, or embedded Linux systems
• Hands on experience with embedded toolchains, debugging tools (JTAG, SWD), oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or serial interfaces
• Knowledge of embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, or similar
• Strong understanding of real time constraints, interrupts, and low level hardware interactions
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git preferred)
• Ability to analyze technical problems and produce reliable solutions under schedule constraints
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS, etc.)
• Experience with ARM Cortex processors or similar embedded architectures
• Familiarity with Python for test automation and scripting
• Experience with embedded security, trusted computing, or secure boot
• Background in DoD, Navy systems, or safety critical applications
• Experience with modeling tools, interface definition, or hardware simulation

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able obtain and maintain security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically