Senior Embedded Software Engineer

SAIC - Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Dahlgren, Virginia, United States

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job ID: 2612681

Location: Dahlgren, VA, United States

Date Posted: May 18, 2026

Category: Software

Subcategory: Embedded SW Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

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

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

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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 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. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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