Senior Principal Software Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-275 Software Support Activity for the V-22 Osprey. The software engineer will work as part of the PMA-275 government Software Integrated Product Team responsible for modifying aircraft and ground system software to improve readiness and maintainability.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct software acquisition tasking in support of PMA-275 in the Software IPT
• Conduct technical analysis of V-22 avionics systems and software issues affecting fleet operators and maintainers
• Coordinate with PMA-275 Core Avionics IPT and other NAVAIR organizations on technical, cost, and schedule impacts of software changes. Identify risk and mitigation strategies
• Aid in development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including writing statements of work and conducting technical reviews of contractor proposals
• Review contractor technical submissions
• Provide technical inputs on schedules, integration, and test activities of industry suppliers and other government organizations as it relates to V-22 avionics and ground system software
• Participate in SETR design reviews and technical reviews as part of the software development process
• Apply knowledge of current avionics development standards including MIL-STD-882E, DO-178C and Design Assurance Levels for mission-critical code
• Provide technical briefings and status reporting to Software IPT leadership, senior military officers, and Program leadership at PMA-275
• Occasional travel may be required

Requirements:

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar discipline and fourteen (14) years or more 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
• Five or more (5+) years of relevant software development and system integration experience
• Relevant experience should include demonstrated software development experience, including all phases of the software development process/lifecycle (e.g., requirements analysis, design, development, component testing, integration, integration testing, deployment/installation, and sustainment)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar discipline
• Previous experience with avionics, synthetic displays, and NVG systems