**Description** · Responsible for research, design, and development of computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development. · Primarily responsible for the design and development of software products for a variety software applications. · Participates in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of software products. · Applies computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application. · Works closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system. · Develops software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation. · Contributes to determining, estimating, and validating the cost and scope of software efforts to ensure software performed meets program cost, schedule, and technical constraints. · Recognized as an internal expert and thought leader in area of expertise with broad experience across multiple job areas. · Works under consultative direction against annual goals to manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization. · Communicates within and outside of the organization to influence leadership to accept new practices, approaches, and concepts. · Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies. Recommends tactics and strategies that directly impact the achievement of overall business or functional results **Qualifications** + Bachelors Degree and minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree and minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience; or12 years of prior related experience in lieu of degree + Requires mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or multiple job areas. Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization. + Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Preferred Qualifications: + Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance 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: 2501059 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