Software Engineer

Job ID: 2614465

Location: Dahlgren, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-10

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons & Guided Munitions Division (E20) to support software development of Naval gun weapons systems in Dahlgren, VA.

The Software Engineer will develop and design data analysis scripts in MATLAB, as well as methods and tools to review and analyze data from various testing efforts. Job responsibilities will include designing and developing analysis material, root cause analysis, analyzing data as well and preparing visual reports to include two- and three-dimensional plots, and presenting the findings of the analysis to help in proving system methods, capabilities and readiness of the system. There will also be opportunities to this role to include testing and operation of distributed systems during internal Verification and Validation sprints and/or field testing.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific or technical discipline and two (2)+ years of experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Must be competent in the development of MATLAB scripts to process large amount of structured data files as well as processing the data files through MATLAB

Testing and evaluation experience

Ability to communicate with all levels of team members on the project

Ability to work independently and interface professionally with other government agencies, contractors, military personnel

Ability to define task details, estimates, and schedules using Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word)

Must have at least an interim Secret security clearance

Desired Skills:

Experience with Hyper Velocity Weapons preferred

Familiarity with research and development projects a plus

Experience related to gun weapon systems and/or Army/Navy programs

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.