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Senior Computer Engineer

Full Time Remote

Summary

Job Description

Description

 SAIC is seeking a Senior Computer Engineer to support the US Navy in Middletown, RI.

This employee designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that require low-level control processing (Interrupts, Timers Digital I/O and serial communication protocols) for electronic, electro-mechanical, or electro-optic equipment. Develops embedded software for use on real-time and near real-time operating systems and processors including networking and radio systems. Requires basic knowledge of reading schematics of complex electronic assemblies. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Reviewing project requirements and documentation
  • Documenting work
  • Attending team meetings to discuss progress
  • Collaborating with other engineers on code reviews
  • Collaborating with multidiscipline teams for system interaction
  • Designing system architecture
  • Writing code in various languages like C++, C, or Verilog
  • Troubleshooting system issues and debugging code to fix errors (Could be within an IDE or IDP/Hardware)
  • Testing functionalities (System integration testing or Unit testing)
  • Travel to offsite/field location for hand-on system testing/integration

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • BS in Electrical or Computer engineering and 5 years’ experience
  • Embedded programming/debugging, Embedded C, C++, Verilog
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen
  • Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor qualified candidates for a security clearance

About SAIC

SAIC

SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is one of the largest technology integrators supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. The company delivers mission-critical services across engineering, IT modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence, and systems integration, helping government customers operate and secure complex national security infrastructure at scale.

For job seekers, SAIC offers a wide range of career opportunities in software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, data analytics, intelligence analysis, program management, and mission support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and technologists seeking stable, long-term roles embedded in high-impact government programs across defense and intelligence missions.

Unlike defense manufacturers that build physical platforms, SAIC focuses on integrating, modernizing, and operating the digital and information systems that support government missions. Employees often work on large-scale federal programs involving network modernization, space and satellite systems support, cyber defense operations, and advanced data-driven decision-making tools used across defense and intelligence agencies.

As federal agencies continue investing heavily in cybersecurity, AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, SAIC remains one of the most important employers in the government services sector. For professionals seeking mission-driven work with strong stability and exposure to complex national security programs, SAIC continues to stand out as a leading destination in defense and federal technology services.

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