Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job
Location: NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, United States
Date Posted: Jan 11, 2026
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Embedded SW Engr
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum

Clearance Required:

None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
Benefits:

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

(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

• 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

• 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

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® 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, civilian and intelligence 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 24,000 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit  . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .

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