SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Integration Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical role in verifying, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging software used to control and monitor Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). Your work will involve both front-end and back-end service activities, in addition to supporting both development and operational environments.
The position will require up to 10% of travel for onsite installation or field support activities.
This is a Hybrid/Remote role in San Diego, CA and requires onsite support 3-4 days per week. Must be local to the area.
JOB DUTIES:
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to debug, troubleshoot, and verify the software product's functional capabilities.
- Develop and maintain automated test suites using Python and Selenium to ensure software integrity.
- Design and develop simulation programs using Python to validate software performance and functionality.
- Deploy and manage service containers using Docker on RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) systems.
- Automate processes and tooling using Bash scripting.
- Create and maintain robust software documentation for installation, operations, and troubleshooting activities.
- Participate in hands-on integration and testing, both remotely and on-site, to diagnose incidents and perform root cause analysis.
REQUIREMENTS:
- AA Degree in related discipline and six (6) years related experience; Or, High School and eight (8) years related experience with relevant certification.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience testing software or in related technical roles.
- Skills:
- Proficiency with the Agile development process.
- Strong experience using Python for scripting and automation.
- Working knowledge of Bash scripting.
- Familiarity with Docker for container orchestration.
- Experience in using automation tools such as Selenium for software testing.
- Hands-on experience with Red Hat Linux (RHEL) systems and environments.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Experience with messaging systems or concepts, such as publish/subscribe or DDS (Data Distribution Service).
- Practical knowledge or experience with unmanned vehicles, including Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), UCSMDE, UMAA, or related robotics systems.
- A strong track record in debugging and troubleshooting software issues.
- Proven experience in providing field support, particularly in customer-facing environments.
- The ability and willingness to work aboard vessels during testing or integration events.
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Skills Required
- AA degree in a related discipline and six years of related experience, or high school diploma and eight years of related experience with relevant certification
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret clearance at start
- At least one year of software testing or related technical experience
- Proficiency with Agile development processes
- Strong Python scripting and automation experience
- Working knowledge of Bash scripting
- Familiarity with Docker for container orchestration
- Experience with Selenium or similar software-testing automation tools
- Hands-on experience with Red Hat Linux systems
- Experience with publish/subscribe messaging or DDS
- Experience with unmanned vehicles, USVs, UCSMDE, UMAA, or related robotics systems
- Strong debugging and software troubleshooting experience
- Field-support experience in customer-facing environments
- Ability and willingness to work aboard vessels during testing or integration events
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