Senior Software Engineer Expeditionary Systems (OpAI)

Job ID: 2615590

Location

San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted

2026-08-12

Category

Software

Subcategory

SW Engineer

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into expeditionary systems, including sensor kits, UxS, C2, and TAK. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the capabilities of expeditionary systems through innovative and cutting-edge technologies. Daily tasks can vary from hands on keyboard to technical discussions, including but not limited to, maintaining real-time Zenoh data mesh in Rust, creating frontend React applications in JavaScript, working with AI engineers to integrate machine learning models, converting data between standard tactical message formats, or providing subject matter expertise in discussions with senior management.

Locations willing to consider future candidate

This roles is 100% ON-SITE, must be nearby one of the following locations but if San Diego, CA is not your primary location you will be required to travel to San Diego, CA for at least 5 weeks a year for team meetings and administrative tasks.

* San Diego, CA

* Arlington, VA

* Colorado Springs, CO

* Charleston, SC

* Denver, CO

JOB DUTIES

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and address the Navy's operational challenges integrating artificial intelligence into expeditionary systems.
• Design, develop, and implement software for tactical applications
• Test software at field experiments to ensure performant and high-quality data flow between tactical systems, including sensors, UxS, and C2
• Collaborate with machine learning engineers and domain experts