SAIC · Reston, Virginia, US, US
Join SAIC as a Software Engineer to drive mission-critical technology solutions for national defense and intelligence operations. You will design, develop, and deploy secure, scalable software systems using Palantir Foundry and other enterprise platforms, working directly with government stakeholders and technical teams in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
About the Role
SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to contribute to national security missions through advanced software development and systems integration. You will work on cutting-edge platforms like Palantir Foundry, supporting complex defense and intelligence operations with secure, scalable, and mission-critical applications. This is a senior-level role requiring deep technical expertise and the ability to translate technical solutions into operational value for government stakeholders.
What You Will Do
Design, develop, and deploy secure software solutions using Palantir Foundry and other enterprise platforms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, architects, operators, and government stakeholders.
Support the full software engineering lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Implement modern data integration concepts, pipelines, APIs, and workflow automation in secure enterprise or mission systems.
Work within Agile software delivery teams to deliver incremental capability and respond to mission needs.
Translate technical concepts into mission-relevant value for senior government leadership.
Operate in DevSecOps, platform engineering, or hybrid cloud environments supporting software delivery in secure programs.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations and security protocols in a highly regulated environment.
What We Are Looking For
14 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems/Information Systems, or a related discipline; or a Master's degree and 12 years of experience; or a PhD/JD and 9 years of experience.
6+ years of experience supporting software engineering, systems integration, platform implementation, or application development within DoD, IC, SAP/SCI, or other complex mission environments.
Demonstrated experience working with Palantir Foundry, Gotham, or similar data integration / operational decision-support platforms.
Experience developing, integrating, or configuring software solutions that support data workflows, operational use cases, user-facing applications, and cross-platform interoperability.
Experience supporting the software engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
Experience working with Agile software delivery teams and collaborating across engineering, product, and mission stakeholders to deliver incremental capability.
Experience with modern data integration concepts, pipelines, APIs, data modeling, and workflow automation in secure enterprise or mission systems.
Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Program access, as well as a willingness to consent to a polygraph examination.
Nice to Have
Experience implementing or supporting Palantir Foundry and/or Gotham in operational, defense, intelligence, or mission command environments.
Experience supporting Operationally Accepted software applications, data environments, or mission applications within SSC, Space Force, or broader DoD mission systems.
Strong understanding of data ontology, data modeling, object relationships, workflow automation, and operational application configuration in Palantir environments.
Experience integrating disparate mission systems, intelligence data, C2 systems, readiness data, or space domain awareness data into a unified operational environment.
Experience developing dashboards, mission applications, or user workflows that enable commanders, operators, analysts, or mission planners to make faster and better-informed decisions.
Familiarity with software solutions supporting space operations, integrated fires, command and control, or joint/combined operational mission threads.
Experience operating in DevSecOps, platform engineering, or hybrid cloud environments supporting software delivery in secure programs.
Strong systems engineering mindset with the ability to connect technical implementation details to operational mission outcomes.
Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, architects, operators, and senior Government leadership while translating technical concepts into mission-relevant value.
Proven ability to work in highly regulated, fast-moving environments where technical excellence, mission responsiveness, and stakeholder coordination are all critical to success.
Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team that delivers innovative technology solutions to protect national security.