What are the responsibilities and job description for the UAS Software Engineer position at SAIC?
Job ID 2510393
Location HUNTSVILLE, AL, US
Date Posted 2025-10-01
Category Software
Subcategory SW Engineer
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required Interim Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Potential for Remote Work No
Description
SAIC is seeking multiple motivated, creative, and ambitious UAS Software Engineers to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Tech Center in Huntsville, AL. The candidate will be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team developing advanced computer systems architectures and solutions for the U.S. Army and Air Force Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Ground Control Stations.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Required Education and Experience
Location HUNTSVILLE, AL, US
Date Posted 2025-10-01
Category Software
Subcategory SW Engineer
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required Interim Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Potential for Remote Work No
Description
SAIC is seeking multiple motivated, creative, and ambitious UAS Software Engineers to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Tech Center in Huntsville, AL. The candidate will be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team developing advanced computer systems architectures and solutions for the U.S. Army and Air Force Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Ground Control Stations.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Maintain and update key software applications built with various program languages against mission-critical systems running across various Operating Systems, Virtual Machines, and microservices
- Performs hands-on software system development from lab to field application against Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) systems
- Analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls
- Prepare unit tests and operating instructions on application usage when in operation within tactical systems
- Designs and develops autonomous services, desktop applications, scripts, and utility programs, with the end product designated to be special use and customized software
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience; four (4) years of experience are accepted in lieu of a degree
- An Interim Secret Clearance is required to begin employment; must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance to maintain employment
- Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages Java, Python, C
- Experience with Full stack software development practices
- Experience with software integration, message handling, and data exchange protocols
- Familiarity with API inputs and outputs
- Understanding of markup languages (e.g., XML, YAML, HTML)
- Understanding of software development lifecycle, version control, and agile methodologies
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux OS
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices
- Analytical and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and projects and to work independently
- Proficiency in the Rust programming languages is a plus
- Experience with containerization (i.e. Docker and/or Podman)
