SAIC
SAIC

Senior Principal Software Engineer

Remote in Remote Work, NY, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Collaboration
  • BMC
  • Requirements Analysis
  • SDA
  • Development Testing
  • Emerging Technologies
  • System Security
  • Mentorship
  • Innovation
  • Computer Science
  • Hardware Development
  • Software Development
  • Agile
  • Software Architecture
  • Hosting
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Security Clearance
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • DevSecOps
  • Cloud Computing
  • Communication
  • Cyber Security
  • Risk Management Framework
  • RMF
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2615051

Location: Remote Work, NY, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-29

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description

Make a meaningful impact on national security by supporting the Space Development Agency (SDA) in delivering the Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) software development and hosting environment for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). These systems accelerate the secure development, testing, and deployment of mission-critical space applications that enable Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2).

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Senior Principal Software Engineer experienced in software and hardware development, integration, operations, and maintenance for space and ground systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team delivering cutting-edge solutions that advance U.S. national security. The position is fully remote.

Job Responsibilities:
As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting BMC3 software development for the PWSA, ensuring effective integration of cloud-hosted environments with mission-critical space applications.
  • Drive all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Develop and optimize the secure software hosting environment to ensure high performance and resilience for SDA's mission applications.
  • Provide technical oversight and leadership in the integration of software components, ensuring compatibility with both space and ground system architectures.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues in development, testing, and operational environments, including addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and mission-critical system challenges.
  • Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices to recommend improvements that enhance capabilities and system security.
  • Mentor junior engineers, fostering a collaborative culture that emphasizes innovation and technical growth.


Qualifications
  • ?Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field.
  • Minimum of 14 years of relevant experience in software and hardware development, integration, and operations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the full software development lifecycle and software methodologies, including Agile development practices.
  • Strong technical knowledge of software architecture, cloud computing, and secure hosting environments.
  • Proficiency in Object Oriented programming languages.
  • Active security clearance (minimum Secret level, TS/SCI preferred).
  • Leadership or management experience in a technical capacity supporting large-scale, multi-disciplinary programs.


Desired Experience and Certifications:
  • Experience with the development and deployment of DevSecOps pipelines in a cloud environment.
  • Working knowledge of space communication protocols, standards, and frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity and associated frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF).


Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10111346
  • Position Id: 2615051
  • Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

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.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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