Senior Embedded Software Engineer

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Embedded Systems
Security Clearance
Embedded Software
Software Architecture
Cloud Computing
High Availability
Data Collection
Sensors
Algorithms
Microcontrollers
Management
IoT
Computer Networking
Programming Languages
C
C++
Java
Python
Version Control
Available-to-promise
DoD
Cyber Security
API
Backend Development
Testing
Docker
LXC
Kubernetes
Orchestration
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2600968

Location: NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-02

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Embedded SW Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join on our team at our customer site in North Charleston, SC.

Roles/Responsibilities: (include, but are not limited to)

Interface with a variety of protocols and sensors to collect data at edge nodes
Development of code (C++, Java, Python) for optimizing low SWaP operations in distributed sensor systems
Ensure a cyber-compliant software architecture is developed ranging from edge node to cloud resources
Develop software streamlined for DoD operations with high availability, high reliability, and minimal downtime

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience
Experience with data collection in distributed sensor systems
Relevant experience with developing modular code suited for rapid integration of new sensors, communications, and processing algorithms
Experience with microcontrollers and interfacing with low-level protocols to ingest data, manage control systems, and pre-process information
Working experience with IoT systems and mesh networking
Experience interfacing with radar systems and software defined radios

Desired Skills:

Familiarity with a variety of programming languages (C, C++, Java, Python), coding best practices, and version control
Knowledge of the ATO/ATP process and developing code compliant with DoD cybersecurity specifications
Ability to rapidly manipulate data schemas and integrate into systems' given an API
Full stack development experience is desired, backend development required
Ability to perform unit level component testing and rapidly diagnose bugs/issues
Working knowledge of containerization - Docker, LXC, Incus preferred. Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration

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Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2600968
Posted 7 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence markets include 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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