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Senior Software Engineer

Patuxent River, MD, US • Posted 9 days ago • Updated 8 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Adobe AIR
Software Support
Acquisition
Technical Analysis
Writing
Design Review
DO-178C
Status Reports
IPT
Military
Leadership
Software Development
Systems Architecture
System Integration
Software Development Methodology
Requirements Analysis
Testing
Integration Testing
Communication
Computer Science
Mathematics
Electrical Engineering
Aerospace
Avionics
Electronic Warfare
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2613102

Location: Patuxent River, MD, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-29

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

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 an ONSITE 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

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors in Mathematics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or similar discipline and five (5) years or more experience in relevant software development or system integration architecture; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
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.

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: 2613102
Posted 9 days 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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