{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"028bdfa2ee9600d3e97db83a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/028bdfa2ee9600d3e97db83a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/028bdfa2ee9600d3e97db83a","title":"Software Developer","description":"DescriptionSAIC is seeking a Software Developer to support cutting-edge mission systems development at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. This position directly supports integrated sensor, radar, and C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) software development efforts for airborne surveillance and reconnaissance platforms.The ideal candidate will have hands-on Linux development experience and a strong background supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of the Navy (DoN) programs with a passion for delivering mission-critical capabilities to warfighters.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, integrate, and test software components for embedded and mission systems supporting airborne C5ISR platformsDevelop and maintain software in Linux-based environments, including real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux distributionsSupport integration of sensors, radar systems, and communications equipment into unified mission system architecturesContribute to software development efforts enabling aircrew to gather, process, fuse, and transmit surveillance and reconnaissance data to other platforms and units during flight operationsParticipate in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities including requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration testing, and documentationCollaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and government stakeholders to define and implement software interfaces and data linksSupport software builds, configuration management, and version control using tools such as Git, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD pipelinesDevelop and maintain software in languages including C, C++, Java, and/or Python within Linux environmentsAssist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects identified during lab, ground, and flight test activitiesProduce and maintain technical documentation including Software Design Documents (SDD), Interface Control Documents (ICD), and test procedures in compliance with DoD standards (e.g., MIL-STD-498, DI-IPSC)Participate in program reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and design reviews (PDR/CDR)QualificationsRequired Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline2 years of professional software development experienceProficiency in Linux-based development environments (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, or similar)Strong programming skills in C, C++, Java, and/or PythonExperience with version control systems (Git, SVN, or equivalent)Familiarity with software integration and testing methodologiesMust be local to or willing to relocate to the Crane, Indiana area, this position is on-site at NSWC CranePreferred Experience:Experience supporting DoD or Department of the Navy (DoN) acquisition programsPrior work on C5ISR, ISR, or mission systems programs — particularly airborne surveillance, reconnaissance, or multi-sensor integration platforms (experience with programs similar to Minotaur Mission System or equivalent highly desired)Familiarity with sensor and radar data processing, including data fusion, signal processing pipelines, or sensor-to-shooter workflowsExperience with data link protocols and communications systems (e.g., Link 16, CDL, TTNT, or similar)Knowledge of real-time systems development and embedded softwareExperience with MIL-STD and DO-178C software development standardsFamiliarity with FACE (Future Airborne Capability Environment) or MOSA (Modular Open Systems Approach) architecturesExperience with containerization technologies (Docker, Podman) in classified or secure environmentsPrior experience working on-site at a Naval or DoD installationRequired Security Clearance:Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance. 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This position directly supports integrated sensor, radar, and C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) software development efforts for airborne surveillance and reconnaissance platforms.The ideal candidate will have hands-on Linux development experience and a strong background supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of the Navy (DoN) programs with a passion for delivering mission-critical capabilities to warfighters.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, integrate, and test software components for embedded and mission systems supporting airborne C5ISR platformsDevelop and maintain software in Linux-based environments, including real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux distributionsSupport integration of sensors, radar systems, and communications equipment into unified mission system architecturesContribute to software development efforts enabling aircrew to gather, process, fuse, and transmit surveillance and reconnaissance data to other platforms and units during flight operationsParticipate in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities including requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration testing, and documentationCollaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and government stakeholders to define and implement software interfaces and data linksSupport software builds, configuration management, and version control using tools such as Git, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD pipelinesDevelop and maintain software in languages including C, C++, Java, and/or Python within Linux environmentsAssist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects identified during lab, ground, and flight test activitiesProduce and maintain technical documentation including Software Design Documents (SDD), Interface Control Documents (ICD), and test procedures in compliance with DoD standards (e.g., MIL-STD-498, DI-IPSC)Participate in program reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and design reviews (PDR/CDR)QualificationsRequired Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline2 years of professional software development experienceProficiency in Linux-based development environments (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, or similar)Strong programming skills in C, C++, Java, and/or PythonExperience with version control systems (Git, SVN, or equivalent)Familiarity with software integration and testing methodologiesMust be local to or willing to relocate to the Crane, Indiana area, this position is on-site at NSWC CranePreferred Experience:Experience supporting DoD or Department of the Navy (DoN) acquisition programsPrior work on C5ISR, ISR, or mission systems programs — particularly airborne surveillance, reconnaissance, or multi-sensor integration platforms (experience with programs similar to Minotaur Mission System or equivalent highly desired)Familiarity with sensor and radar data processing, including data fusion, signal processing pipelines, or sensor-to-shooter workflowsExperience with data link protocols and communications systems (e.g., Link 16, CDL, TTNT, or similar)Knowledge of real-time systems development and embedded softwareExperience with MIL-STD and DO-178C software development standardsFamiliarity with FACE (Future Airborne Capability Environment) or MOSA (Modular Open Systems Approach) architecturesExperience with containerization technologies (Docker, Podman) in classified or secure environmentsPrior experience working on-site at a Naval or DoD installationRequired Security Clearance:Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance. 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