**Description** SAIC is seeking a **Senior Principal Software Engineer** to support advanced Very Low Frequency (VLF) communication systems. Join our innovative team in **San Diego, CA,** and contribute to mission-critical efforts in communication technology development, integration, and testing. This is an **ONSITE** position and will need to be local to area. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer you’ll leverage your expertise to advise the government and ensure the successful development, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge systems. You'll collaborate with teams, manage technical tasks, and ensure projects meet operational, cost, and schedule requirements. The candidate will have a strong background in system software engineering support, preferably with DoD Development programs, and possess strong problem solving skills. Qualified candidates will have in-depth experience and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. ***Up to 20% travel will be involved with this role*** **JOB DUTIES:** + Development and updates of RF communications systems. + Supporting VLF for communications for Navy and Air Force + Experience with the testing, configuration and documentation of Software Systems and hardware systems + Work in conjunction with Software Developers to develop and implement test procedures and scenarios for new and updated systems + Participate in resolving technical issues and troubleshoot the system that may arise during integration, implementation and test + Provide technical direction, guidance and training to less experienced staff + Interface with management, customers and team regularly **Qualifications** **REQUIREMENTS** : + Bachelors Degree in related engineering field and fourteen (14) years or more related experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience + Must be a U.S. Citizen + Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start + DoD IAT 1 certified eligible. Security+ (able to obtain within 6 months of hire) + 7-10 Years’ development and engineering experience with C, C++, and Java programming + Strong skills in establishing equipment configurations to meet operational requirements. + Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. + A demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly. **DESIRED SKILLS:** + Masters in related Engineering or Science proficiency. + Experience with DoD VLF message processing + Agile Experience + Background in RF Engineering, with preferred experience in VLF systems. + Familiarity with waveform development and DoD communications systems. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio, Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. + Understanding of VLF communication concepts and experience working with similar systems. Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2600602 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