Embedded Software Engineer Associate
Role summary
SAIC is seeking an entry-level Embedded Software Engineer Associate for the Common Aircraft Armament Test Set (CAATS) program in Indianapolis, IN. This role involves supporting government programs throughout the lifecycle, focusing on designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software for embedded military applications. Responsibilities include working with real-time operating systems, low-level control processing, and potentially developing test software and collaborating with hardware engineers. A Bachelor's degree is required, with an option for additional experience in lieu of a degree. The candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Job ID: 2610862
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US
Date Posted:
2026-04-01
Category:
Software
Subcategory:
Embedded SW Engr
Schedule:
Full-Time
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Potential for Remote Work:
ORA\_ON\_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking an entry-level
Embedded Software Engineer Associate
as part of the Common Aircraft Armament Test Set (CAATS) program at the
Indianapolis, IN
facility.
The Embedded Software Engineer Associate will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:
- Directly support Government program(s) as an embedded software engineer throughout the entire program lifecycle
- Design, develop, document, test, and debug software applications for use in embedded military applications that require low level control processing (Interrupts, Timers, Digital I/O, and serial communication protocols)
- Develop embedded software for use on real-time and near real-time operating systems and processors
- Create supporting documentation; conduct peer reviews; and ensure software standards are met
- May be expected to possess a basic knowledge of reading schematics of complex electronic assemblies
- May be required to develop supporting test software applications
- May be expected to conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, requirements analysis and definition, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product
- Possess excellent communication skills to interface to multi-disciplinary design team
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree and zero (0) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree
Required Clearance:
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance; ship required
Required Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of C/C++ programming language for embedded applications
- Must be able to work well with team members and possess excellent communication skills
Desired Skills or Required Certifications:
- Experience with developing embedded applications using ARM Cortex-M family of Microcontrollers
- Experience with IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM Integrated Development Environment (IDE), or equivalent
- Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) architectures
- Experience with utilizing lab equipment, including but not limited to digital multimeters and oscilloscopes
- Experience with Agile development process and Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) concepts
- Working knowledge or ability to read electrical schematics and datasheets
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 or similar military serial communication protocols
- Basic knowledge of VHDL and FPGA design
- Active security clearance at Secret level or above
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
