Senior Software Engineer

  • EL SEGUNDO, CA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Satellite Communications
Software Engineering
Facilitation
Communication
Prototyping
User Stories
Automated Testing
Interfaces
Data Management
Visualization
Algorithms
Continuous Improvement
Mentorship
Security Clearance
Computer Science
Information Systems
Python
Java
Node.js
Web Applications
Microservices
Database
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Docker
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Kubernetes
Cloud Computing
Orchestration
GitLab
Version Control
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Collaboration
Research
Software Development
OOD
Testing
JavaScript
AngularJS
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2510319

Location: EL SEGUNDO, CA, US

Date Posted: 2025-09-29

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: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team focused on developing the next generation of space communication systems supporting the U.S. Space Force (USSF) satellite communications mission. In this role, you will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment, working alongside team members, contractors, government civilians, and USSF personnel. The opportunity is in El Segundo, Ca

SAIC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team focused on developing the next generation of space communication systems supporting the U.S. Space Force (USSF) satellite communications mission. In this role, you will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment, working alongside team members, contractors, government civilians, and USSF personnel. The opportunity is in El Segundo, Ca

You will lead and support multiple working groups responsible for facilitating technical discussions, identifying and mitigating risks, addressing requirement gaps, developing and delivering technical briefings, tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes. You will play a critical role in integrating software solutions and ensuring the successful delivery of advanced space communication capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze, and develop software prototypes and/or applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Engage with stakeholders to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities.

Participate in the complete software development lifecycle: user story creation, design, development, automated testing, and operational support.

Create intuitive user interfaces that enable efficient data management and system oversight.

Design and develop new visualization features to meet evolving end-user requirements.

Work with complex algorithms to deliver optimized solutions for the end user.

Determine software maintainability and overall adherence to user requirements on department standards.

Drive continuous improvement through process and tooling recommendations.

Mentor team members by sharing innovative ideas and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position.

Experience and Education: BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems; other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience. Must have min. 5 years of experience.

7 years of software development, including architecture, object-oriented design, coding, and testing.

Strong experience in one or more of the following: Python, Java, or Go.

Proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js.

Hands-on experience developing web applications with microservices architecture.

Hands-on experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and others.

Experience with Docker, AWS and / or Azure, and Kubernetes for containerization, cloud services, and orchestration.

Proficient in using GitLab or other Tools for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration.

Strong passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies.

software development, including architecture, object-oriented design, coding, and testing.

Desired Skills

Experience working with Java script frameworks such as Angular.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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