Software Engineer

• Working with a team of engineers to design, implement, unit test, document, and maintain software in multiple programming languages on Linux, Windows, and embedded platforms
• Appling fundamentals and best practices of software engineering to create innovative solutions and solve challenging problems
• Supporting software modeling, simulation, integration, and test activities as needed
• Developing and presenting technical concepts, tradeoffs, analyses, designs, and performance estimates
• Participating in the full software product lifecycle: development, prototyping, integration, verification, delivery, and support, as required
• Participating in technical reviews and status meetings
• Collaborating and communicating with internal and possibly external stakeholders
• Following company standard operating procedures and Quality System requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience in advanced software product development, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of similar experience
• Programming languages including C/C++, Python
• Scripting languages including Linux/Unix Shells, Matlab, etc.
• Integrated Development Environments including Eclipse, various GNU, VS Code, Microsoft Visual Studio, Arduino
• Version control systems including SVN, Git.
• Issue tracking via Jira, or similar
• MSOffice including Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience with agile development methodologies including Scrum
• Experience with virtual machines
• Good understanding of industry accepted software design methods and practices, including configuration control, design spaces/tradeoffs, analyses, and requirement specification
• Software product development background demonstrating a strong engineering aptitude and good problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to resolve issues during design, development, and execution of software engineering activities
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective contributor in a team environment
• Ability to work independently to achieve technical and program requirements
• Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 25%, both international and domestic, depending on project needs

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience with U.S. defense programs is highly desirable
• Experience developing products/solutions for Naval and Marine applications (including robotic systems) is a plus
• Experience with bare-metal embedded software development

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information., Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Best Practices, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Change Control, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Dental Insurance, DoD Secret Clearance, Eclipse IDE, Embedded Systems, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Government Contracts, Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Programming Languages, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Requirements Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Clearance, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Simulation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Student Loans, System Operations, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Trade-Off Analysis, Tuition Fees, Unit Test, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Saab Inc.'s Autonomous and Undersea Systems (AUS) division is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Software Engineer to participate on technical teams defining, architecting, implementing, integrating, verifying, delivering, and maintaining software products and solutions for autonomous Unmanned Surface/Underwater Vehicles (USVs/UUVs/AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). As the successful candidate for this role, you will be a key contributor to the Saab AUS team, helping to expand our portfolio of products, technologies, and capabilities, and in the process gaining tremendous experience with unmanned maritime software and systems. You will be part of a world-class team recognized for its technical accomplishments and vision in maritime and defense sectors. You will solve difficult problems and help deliver systems that provide needed capabilities to our customers. Unlike many software positions, at Saab AUS you will see how your efforts contribute to the entire lifecycle and success of a delivered system, and you may even have the chance to witness that system operated at sea., Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.