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Embedded Engineer II

SAIC

Sterling, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bash Scripting, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Linux, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Federal Government, Hardware-Software Integration, I2C, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Realtime Operating System, Requirements Management, Safety Systems, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Engineering, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART), Work From Home
LOCATION
Sterling, VA
POSTED
2 days ago
Job ID: T2601303

Location: Sterling, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Embedded SW Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description
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SAIC is seeking a Mid-Level Embedded Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded systems and solutions that power mission-critical platforms. This role is ideal for an engineer who has moved beyond entry-level tasks and is ready to take ownership of subsystems, solve complex technical problems, and contribute to system-level design. You will work closely with hardware engineers, and systems teams to build reliable, high-performance embedded platforms. This position offers meaningful technical ownership, collaboration with experienced engineers, and a clear path toward senior-level responsibilities.

This position is 100% on-site in Sterling, VA

What You'll Do:
  • Design, develop, and test embedded systems for production.
  • Configure and customize embedded Linux environments and low-level software components.
  • Troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues across embedded platforms.
  • Contribute to technical design discussions and system architecture decisions.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and test plans.
  • Support field issues and implement enhancements based on operational feedback.


Qualifications
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What We're Looking For (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3-6 years minimum of professional experience in embedded systems, solution engineering or related engineering roles.
  • Experience with Linux or embedded Linux environments.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
  • Understanding of hardware interfaces and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Experience with hardware bring-up and board-level debugging.
  • Knowledge of secure or safety-critical systems.



SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

About the Company

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SAIC

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/

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