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Associate Software Engineer

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 18 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Software Development
Cloud Computing
Tactical Data Links
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Security Clearance
Software Engineering
Data Structure
Algorithms
Operating Systems
Communication
Java
Kotlin
Programming Languages
Unit Testing
Open Source
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2614627

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-17

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_REMOTE

Description

SAIC is seeking an entry-level Associate Software Engineer to join the Joint Range Extension (JRE) software development team. This is a remote role within the U.S.

JRE is a combat-proven data link gateway that plays a vital role in the defense of the United States and our allies by extending the reach of tactical data across the battlespace and around the globe. As an associate software engineer on the team, you'll have the opportunity to learn from and work side-by-side with experts in the tactical data link domain. You'll play an essential role in evolving JRE for the future mission needs of the warfighter.

JOB DUTIES:

Support the design, development, and maintenance of new features, enhancements, and integrations for the JRE suite of edge- and cloud-deployed client and server applications
Develop domain expertise in the tactical data link, situational awareness, and command-and-control domains
Leverage AI models via chat and RAG to deepen your knowledge of JRE's domain, architecture, and implementation
Leverage AI coding tools and agentic software engineering as a force multiplier to accelerate your contributions to JRE's evolution

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related field; relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree
ship
Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance or higher after start
Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, compilers, and operating systems
A desire to learn and work collaboratively via pair and mob programming
Strong communication skills

DESIRED SKILLS:

Experience or familiarity with the Java and Kotlin programming languages and automated unit testing
Public contributions to open-source projects

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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: 2614627
Posted 2 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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