Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, US
Date Posted: 2026-04-20
Category: Software
Subcategory: Embedded SW Engr
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Embedded Software Engineer located at Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey supporting U.S. Army's DEVCOM Armament Center to contribute to the next-generation manned and unmanned combat systems by designing, integrating, and testing of software and hardware for direct-fire weapons, artillery, and other robotic armament systems.This role focuses on direct engineering and integration activities rather than program management, offering the opportunity to work with real military hardware and software from various industry partners.
NOTE: This position requires travel of approximately 4-8 trips per year, 1 week at a time.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Develop, test, and integrate embedded software for robotic and wireless-controlled armament systems using C++ and Python.
- Conduct hands-on integration of vendor software and internally developed solutions onto tactical hardware platforms.
- Collaborate with vendors and program stakeholders to architect and refine solutions for next-generation manned and unmanned systems.
- Perform system-level testing and diagnostics in a lab environment, utilizing tools such as Wireshark for network analysis.
- Use and maintain version control repositories (Git) for source code and project documentation.
- Support field testing, system demonstrations, and user feedback sessions.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's and two (2)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience in embedded programming with strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
- Useful but not required skills: Networking knowledge, Linux experience, QT, UDP/TCP/GRPC communication, wireshark diagnostics and scripting automation.
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance, no clearance required prior to hire; SAIC will help to obtain.
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects.SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .