Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

SAIC is seeking to hire for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-275 Software Support Activity (SSA) for the V-22 Osprey. The Senior Software Engineer will work as part of the PMA-275 government Software integrated product team responsible for modifying aircraft and ground system software to correct defects, implement new capability, and improve aircraft readiness and maintainability. As part of the PMA-275 software team, the software engineer will represent software interests as a liaison to PMA-275 IPTs for both Survivability and Power & Propulsion. The software engineer will play a crucial role in planning, execution, and completion of all tasking assigned to the software team.

This is a HYBRID role in Patuxent River, Maryland. Must be local to area.

Job Duties:

• Conduct software acquisition tasking in support PMA-275 in the Software Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Conduct technical analysis of V-22 avionics systems and software issues affecting fleet operators and maintainers.
• Coordinate with PMA-275 Survivability IPT and other NAVAIR organizations on technical, cost, and schedule impacts of software changes. Identify risk and mitigation strategies.
• Aid in development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including writing statements of work and conducting technical reviews of contractor proposals.
• Review contractor technical submissions.
• Provide technical inputs on schedules, integration, and test activities of industry suppliers and other government organizations as it relates to V-22 avionics and ground system software.
• Participate in SETR design reviews and technical reviews as part of the software development process.
• Apply knowledge of current avionics development standards including MIL-STD-882E, DO-178C and Design Assurance Levels for mission-critical code.
• Provide technical briefings and status reporting to Software IPT leadership, senior military officers, and Program leadership at PMA-275.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Mathematics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or similar discipline and five (5) or more experience in relevant software development or system integration architecture; Masters and three (3) or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance after start.
• Relevant experience should include demonstrated software development, system architecture design, or system integration experience. Experience including all phases of the software development process/lifecycle (e.g., requirements analysis, design, development, component testing, integration, integration testing, deployment/installation, and sustainment) is preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Previous experience with avionics, turbine engines, or electronic warfare systems.
• Active Secret clearance is preferred.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.