**Description** SAIC is seeking a **Computer Scientist** to support the US Navy in **Newport, RI** . **JOB DESCRIPTION** : SAIC provides technical support on-site at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWC) in Newport, Rhode Island. SAIC is currently looking for a motivated Computer Scientist to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to develop applications supporting underwater modelling and simulation for the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI). Applicants should have a strong background in computer science, with the skills to transform design concepts into fully functional software. **JOB DUTIES** : + Candidate must be able to take a project from the initial design phase through development, testing, and final deployment. + Prior experience with developing C++ applications is required while familiarity with Qt and CMake is desirable. + The ideal candidate would have experience creating both front-end and back-end applications. **Qualifications** **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE** : + Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science with two (2) years of experience as a computer scientist. + Familiarity with distributive programming, parallelization, front and back-end application development. + Experience with C++ programming language. + Experience with some of the following: Compilers: Visual C++, GCC, Network Protocols: TCP, UDP, SSH, etc. Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Unit Testing: Google Test, Version Control: Git, Package Building Software: Make, CMake. + Candidate must be a US Citizen. + Candidate must currently possess an active DoD Interim Secret clearance or higher. **DESIRED EXPERIENCE** : + MATLAB, Python. + Experience with GPU programming is desirable. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2414193 SAIC 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 saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability