Senior Software Engineer - Defense Communication Systems

Senior Software Engineer - Defense Communication Systems

Job ID: 2616950

Location: San Diego, CA, United States

Date Posted: Sep 18, 2026

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: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

Senior Software Engineer - Defense Communication Systems SAIC in San Diego, CA

SAIC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support defense communication systems for the U.S. Navy. Join our team in San Diego, CA, contributing to mission-critical communication technology development, integration, and testing.

Your Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will support the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for RF communication systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and integrate software solutions supporting national defense missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for RF communication systems
• Write clean, efficient code in C, C++, and Java
• Work within Agile/Scrum frameworks to deliver iterative solutions on schedule
• Develop and implement test procedures for new and updated systems
• Support hardware/software integration and FPGA development
• Provide mentorship and technical direction to junior engineers
• Maintain technical documentation including design documents, test plans, and configuration guides
• Provide support as the primary interface between the project team and stakeholders

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. 4 additional years of experience in lieu of BS degree.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret)
• Bachelor''s degree in EE, CS, Software Engineering, or related field
• Strong proficiency in C and C++
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Desired Skills

• RF Engineering background
• Agile/Scrum experience; CSM certification a plus
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), such as VxWorks, is a plus.
• DoD program experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

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

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. 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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