UAS Software Engineer

  • HUNTSVILLE, AL
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Amazon S3
Adobe AIR
Robotic Process Automation
Operating Systems
Virtual Machines
Microservices
Computer Hardware
Data Acquisition
Scripting
Security Clearance
Java
Python
C++
System Integration
Microsoft Exchange
API
XML
YAML
HTML
Software Development
Version Control
Agile
DevSecOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Cyber Security
Analytical Skill
Organizational Skills
Rust
Programming Languages
Docker
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Job Details

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:
  • 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

Qualifications

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

Required Clearance:
  • An Interim Secret Clearance is required to begin employment; must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance to maintain employment

Required Skills:
  • 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)



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