Job Information
SAIC Embedded Engineer II in Sterling, Virginia
Description
SAIC is seeking a Mid-Level Embedded Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded systems and solutions that power mission-critical platforms. This role is ideal for an engineer who has moved beyond entry-level tasks and is ready to take ownership of subsystems, solve complex technical problems, and contribute to system-level design. You will work closely with hardware engineers, and systems teams to build reliable, high-performance embedded platforms. This position offers meaningful technical ownership, collaboration with experienced engineers, and a clear path toward senior-level responsibilities.
This position is 100% on-site in Sterling, VA
What You’ll Do:
Design, develop, and test embedded systems for production.
Configure and customize embedded Linux environments and low-level software components.
Troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues across embedded platforms.
Contribute to technical design discussions and system architecture decisions.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and test plans.
Support field issues and implement enhancements based on operational feedback.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–6 years minimum of professional experience in embedded systems, solution engineering or related engineering roles.
Experience with Linux or embedded Linux environments.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
Understanding of hardware interfaces and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)
Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience with hardware bring-up and board-level debugging.
Knowledge of secure or safety-critical systems.
REQNUMBER: T2601303
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