Software Engineer Principal

Software Engineer Principal

Job ID: 2613627

Location: Remote Work, CA, United States

Date Posted: Jun 13, 2026

Category: Software

Subcategory: Embedded SW Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Remote

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer Principal for the Unmanned Maritime Systems Support (UMSS) effort. This program will entail Common Control System (CCS) integration in support of REPMUS (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems) which is an annual exercise in Portugal.

This position is contingent upon award news, expected July 2026. This position is remote and will involve significant travel annually to Portugal for exercise integration support.

Job Duties:

• Work with the multidisciplinary technical team to ensure successful integration of the Common Control System into REPMUS

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, or Electrical Engineering

Required Security Clearance:

• Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment

Required Certifications:

• N/A

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• 10 years of experience in the design and implementation of robotic control software for air

and maritime systems

• 10 years of experience in software engineering (e.g., C#, Python, RTI DDS, or Java)
• 7 years of experience developing software for government or military robotics Command

and Control (C2) systems

• 3 years of experience managing and operating DevOps pipelines for software releases,

including continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools and automated testing

for multiple deployment environments

• 5 of experience systems integration engineering experience, specifically focused on the

seamless technical integration of unmanned vehicles, Minotaur mission systems, sensors,

and specialized payloads into broader U.S. and international C2 systems. Experience

• Managing complex "system-of-systems" challenges, ensuring full interoperability and data

synchronization

• 5 years of experience engineering and managing the integration of diverse air and maritime

uncrewed platforms with government C2 architecture; coordinating technical requirements

across multiple hardware providers; and maintaining system compatibility with evolving C2

interfaces to provide a cohesive common operating picture

• 3 years of experience working with NATO STANAG 4817 for Unmanned Systems.
• Experience integrating disparate software systems using APIs, SDKs, network protocols,

and UxS Control Segment Maritime Domain Extension (UCSMDE)

• Demonstrated experience with C2 the Navy's Common Control System (CCS), Modular

Open Systems Approach (MOSA), and a minimum of two years of experience with the TAK

ecosystem (WinTAK, ATAK, TAK Server)

• Five years of experience in military and international exercise with NATO tactical

communications and Maritime Big Play

• Three years of experience implementing DoD cybersecurity controls and performing

vulnerability assessments

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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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