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Saab Automobile AB

Senior Software Engineer

Saab Automobile AB, Quincy, Massachusetts, us, 02171

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Job Description:

Saab Inc.'s new division, Autonomous and Undersea Systems, is seeking an innovative and experienced

Senior Software Engineer

to participate on technical teams defining, architecting, implementing, integrating, verifying, delivering, and maintaining software products and solutions for autonomous Unmanned Surface/Underwater Vehicles (USVs/UUVs/AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

As the successful candidate for this role, you will be a key contributor to the Saab AUS team, helping to expand our portfolio of products, technologies, and capabilities, and in the process gaining tremendous experience with unmanned maritime software and systems. You will be part of a world-class team recognized for its technical accomplishments and vision in maritime and defense sectors. You will solve difficult problems and help deliver systems that provide needed capabilities to our customers. Unlike many software positions, at Saab AUS you will see how your efforts contribute to the entire lifecycle and success of a delivered system, and you may even have the chance to witness that system operated at sea.

Responsibilities include: Working with a team of engineers to design, implement, unit test, document, and maintain software in multiple programming languages on Linux, Windows, and embedded platforms

Appling fundamentals and best practices of software engineering to create innovative solutions and solve challenging problems

Supporting software modeling, simulation, integration, and test activities as needed

Developing and presenting technical concepts, tradeoffs, analyses, designs, and performance estimates

Participating in the full software product lifecycle: development, prototyping, integration, verification, delivery, and support, as required

Participating in technical reviews and status meetings

Collaborating and communicating with internal and possibly external stakeholders

Following company standard operating procedures and Quality System requirements

Compensation Range:

$135,500 - $176,200

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Required Skills And Experience

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience in advanced software product development, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of similar experience

Programming languages including C/C++, Python, Javascript, HTML

Scripting languages including Linux/Unix Shells, Matlab, etc.

Integrated Development Environments including Eclipse, various GNU, VS Code, Microsoft Visual Studio, Arduino

Version control systems including SVN, Git.

Issue tracking via Jira, or similar

MSOffice including Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook

Experience with agile development methodologies including Scrum

Experience with virtual machines

Good understanding of industry accepted software design methods and practices, including configuration control, design spaces/tradeoffs, analyses, and requirement specification

Software product development background demonstrating a strong engineering aptitude and good problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to resolve issues during design, development, and execution of software engineering activities

Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills

Effective contributor in a team environment

Ability to work independently to achieve technical and program requirements

Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance

Ability to travel up to 25%, both international and domestic, depending on project needs

Desired Skills and Experience:

Prior experience with U.S. defense programs is highly desirable

Experience developing products/solutions for Naval and Marine applications (including robotic systems) is a plus

Experience with bare-metal embedded software development

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:

Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents

Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability

401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs

Employee stock purchase program with employer match

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in eight U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person's needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.