Senior Principal Software Engineer

Description SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to support advanced Very Low Frequency (VLF) communication systems. Join our innovative team in San Diego, CA, and contribute to mission-critical efforts in communication technology development, integration, and testing. This is an ONSITE position and will need to be local to area. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer youu2019ll leverage your expertise to advise the government and ensure the successful development, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge systems. You'll collaborate with teams, manage technical tasks, and ensure projects meet operational, cost, and schedule requirements. The candidate will have a strong background in system software engineering support, preferably with DoD Development programs, and possess strong problem solving skills. Qualified candidates will have in-depth experience and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Up to 20% travel will be involved with this role JOB DUTIES: + Development and updates of RF communications systems + Supporting VLF for communications for Navy and Air Force + Experience with the testing, configuration and documentation of Software Systems and hardware systems + Work in conjunction with Software Developers to develop and implement test procedures and scenarios for new and updated systems + Participate in resolving technical issues and troubleshoot the system that may arise during integration, implementation and test + Provide technical direction, guidance and training to less experienced staff + Interface with management, customers and team regularly Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: + Bachelors Degree in related engineering field and fourteen (14) years or more related experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience + Must be a U.S. Citizen + Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start + DoD IAT 1 certified eligible. Security+ (able to obtain within 6 months of hire) + 7-10 Yearsu2019 development and engineering experience with C, C++, and Java programming + Strong skills in establishing equipment configurations to meet operational requirements + Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills + A demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly DESIRED SKILLS: + Masters in related Engineering or Science proficiency + Experience with DoD VLF message processing + Agile Experience + Background in RF Engineering, with preferred experience in VLF systems + Familiarity with waveform development and DoD communications systems + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio, Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word + Understanding of VLF communication concepts and experience working with similar systems Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2600602SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit . For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Created: 2026-01-26