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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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.

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