About the role

What will you do at SAIC?

SAIC is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join on our team at our customer site in North Charleston, SC. Roles/

Responsibilities

(include, but are not limited to) Interface with a variety of protocols and sensors to collect data at edge nodes Development of code (C++, Java, Python) for optimizing low SWaP operations in distributed sensor systems Ensure a cyber-compliant software architecture is developed ranging from edge node to cloud resources Develop software streamlined for DoD operations with high availability, high reliability, and minimal downtime Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience Experience with data collection in distributed sensor systems Relevant experience with developing modular code suited for rapid integration of new sensors, communications, and processing algorithms Experience with microcontrollers and interfacing with low-level protocols to ingest data, manage control systems, and pre-process information Working experience with IoT systems and mesh networking Experience interfacing with radar systems and software defined radios Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a secret security clearance Desired Skills: Familiarity with a variety of programming languages (C, C++, Java, Python), coding best practices, and version control Knowledge of the ATO/ATP process and developing code compliant with DoD cybersecurity specifications Ability to rapidly manipulate data schemas and integrate into systems’ given an API Full stack development experience is desired, backend development required Ability to perform unit level component testing and rapidly diagnose bugs/issues Working knowledge of containerization – Docker, LXC, Incus preferred.
Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration

Which skills does this role require?

C++JavaPythonData CollectionDistributed Sensor SystemsModular Code DevelopmentMicrocontrollersLow-Level ProtocolsIoT SystemsMesh NetworkingRadar SystemsSoftware Defined RadiosCybersecurityContainerizationDockerEmbedded SoftwareModular CodeIoTDoD OperationsHigh AvailabilityHigh ReliabilityMinimal DowntimeAPI IntegrationUnit TestingBug DiagnosisCoding Best PracticesVersion ControlATO/ATP ProcessSecret Security ClearanceEdge NodeCloud ResourcesNode.js

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