Software Engineer

  • SAIC
  • VA
  • Jun 08, 2026

Job Description

Description
SAIC has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer to maintain, upgrade, and develop as necessary a custom software solution critical to the daily execution of our customer's mission. The current software solution runs as an Apache Web Server that serves SQL database content over a customer provided network. The solution is developed using Python running within an application framework hosting a SQLite database. The Software Engineer candidate will also work within a team to support development of scripts and tools to support data collection and automation of lab-based hardware testing.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The candidate's role is primarily centered on developing and maintaining software solutions that support test efforts and data collection, as part of a team in a hardware research lab. The candidate will:
  • Perform software maintenance and upgrades to address user concerns.
  • Perform testing and debugging ahead of software release to ensure no interruption to operations.
  • Provide support, troubleshooting, and training to end users as necessary in use of system.
  • Develop emerging team use cases into software as necessary.
  • Maintain configuration control of software and provide release notes with each version.
  • Identify, communicate, and address risks related but not limited to pending changes in enterprise environment and software compatibility.

Qualifications
  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI w/ poly.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
  • Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency working in and developing in a Python environment using an application framework such as Flask.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Python, JavaScript, CSS, and SQL.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; must interact with contractor and customer personnel on a daily basis to include senior personnel.
  • Must be able to act independently with minimal oversight.