JOB DESCRIPTION:

SAIC is seeking a Junior Software Engineer. You will join a systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. You will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, providing global security, survivability, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and develop software prototypes and/or applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle: user story creation, design, development, automated testing, and operational support.
• Create intuitive user interfaces that enable efficient data management and system oversight.
• Design and develop new visualization features to meet evolving end-user requirements.
• Work with complex algorithms to deliver optimized solutions for the end user.
• Determine software maintainability and overall adherence to user requirements on department standards.

Security Clearance:

• Secret clearance is required for this position.

Experience and Education: 

• BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems; other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience.
• 1-3 years of software development, including architecture, object-oriented design, coding, and testing, with strong understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Strong experience in one or more of the following: Python, Java, or Go.
• Familiarity with web applications with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and others.
• Proficient in using GitLab or other Tools for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies.
• Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.

Desired:

• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React.
• Knowledge and experience in Jira and Confluence.
• Experience in implementing Agile Software Development methodologies for efficient and iterative project management.
• Experience with Docker, AWS and / or Azure, and Kubernetes for containerization, cloud services, and orchestration.