SAIC is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Dahlgren, VA.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and test embedded software solutions in C/C++ for microcontrollers, real time operating systems (RTOS), or Linux based embedded systems
Develop firmware and low level drivers to interface with sensors, communication buses, and custom hardware
Support integration of embedded software with hardware components, including bring up, debugging, and troubleshooting
Participate in system architecture discussions and assist in defining requirements and design specifications
Implement secure coding practices and support cyber-hardened embedded software designs
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance validation
Analyze system logs, memory usage, and timing behavior to optimize performance
Create and maintain technical documentation, including design descriptions, interface control documents (ICDs), test procedures, and user guides
Participate in Agile sprint cycles, technical reviews, and code walkthroughs
Provide technical support for fielded systems and assist with defect resolution
Collaborate with electrical, systems, and test engineering teams to ensure end to end solution performance
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
A Bachelor of science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
Six (6) years professional technical experience which includes at least four (4) years specialized experience performing computer hardware engineering, software design, coding and compilation of code; computer or software requirements
Management, computer systems or software integration; and utilizing systems engineering software tools
Specialized experience shall also include demonstrated ability to engineer
Complex systems with integrated software and hardware solutions. An example includes experience related to weapons systems and/or Navy programs utilizing agile software design processes, such as, but not limited to, Python, R, HTML, C/C++, Unix, and Linux
Strong understanding of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, including experience building and managing sites, pages, lists, and libraries
Strong experience developing embedded software in C and/or C++
Experience working with microcontrollers, SoCs, or embedded Linux systems
Hands on experience with embedded toolchains, debugging tools (JTAG, SWD), oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or serial interfaces
Knowledge of embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, or similar
Strong understanding of real time constraints, interrupts, and low level hardware interactions
Familiarity with version control systems (Git preferred)
Ability to analyze technical problems and produce reliable solutions under schedule constraints
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS, etc.)
Experience with ARM Cortex processors or similar embedded architectures
Familiarity with Python for test automation and scripting
Experience with embedded security, trusted computing, or secure boot
Background in DoD, Navy systems, or safety critical applications
Experience with modeling tools, interface definition, or hardware simulation
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able obtain and maintain security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically