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SAIC

Principal Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

ORA_REMOTE Description SAIC is seeking a full-stack Principal Software Engineer to join the Joint ... lead role. * Must be a U.S. Citizen. * Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance after start.

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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote avionics lead in the United States is $40.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.66 and $42.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Avionics Lead vs Remote Avionics Technician?

AspectRemote Avionics LeadRemote Avionics Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in avionics or related field, plus experienceUsually requires technical diploma or certification, with less experience needed
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, manages teams, and oversees avionics systems remotelyPerforms hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting remotely or on-site
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by aerospace companies, defense contractors, and OEMs for project leadership

The Remote Avionics Lead focuses on overseeing avionics projects and managing teams remotely, requiring leadership skills and advanced knowledge. In contrast, the Remote Avionics Technician handles technical tasks like installation and troubleshooting, often with more hands-on work. Both roles are essential in the aerospace industry but differ in responsibilities and experience levels.

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Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

SAIC

San Diego, CA • On-site, Remote

$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 207 rated it services

Job description

Job ID: 2613334

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-08

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

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_REMOTE


Description

SAIC is seeking a full-stack Principal Software Engineer to join the Joint Range Extension (JRE) software development team. This is a Remote Role in San Diego, CA. It is REQUIRED to be local to the area. You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered who can obtain a Secret clearance after you start.

JRE is a combat-proven datalink gateway that plays a vital role in the defense of the United States and our allies by extending the reach of tactical data across the battlespace and around the globe. As a principal software engineer on the team, you’ll play an essential role in evolving JRE for the future mission needs of the warfighter.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Design, develop, and maintain major new features, enhancements, and integrations for the JRE suite of edge- and cloud-deployed client and server applications.
  • Develop and contribute deep domain expertise in the tactical data link, situational awareness, and command and control domains.
  • Refactor existing implementations to align with and meet future product needs.
  • Leverage your experience to contribute to architecture and implementation reviews of other engineers.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Credentials and Education

  • Bachelor’s in computer science or a related field and nine (9) years or more of professional software engineering experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more of related experience; relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • 5+ years in a technical project lead role.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance after start.

Technical Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in the Java platform; including fluency with Java, and familiarity with JVM languages such as Kotlin or Scala.
  • Thorough knowledge of object-oriented and functional design patterns; software design principles; refactoring techniques, code and test automation smells, and domain-driven design.
  • Experience with RPC and message-oriented distributed systems integration and related integration patterns.
  • Experience with network programming, networking protocols, and the low-level processing of binary data.
  • Proven experience developing and maintaining large-scale codebases (1M+ lines).
  • Experience leading successful large-scale, phased refactoring projects.
  • Experience with dependency injection and the Spring family of frameworks, including Spring Boot, Spring Data, and Spring Security.
  • Team-based development experience via pairing or mobbing, and an eagerness to work collaboratively.
  • Test-driven development experience.
  • Experience designing and developing solutions iteratively and incrementally via Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Extreme Programming, or Lean Software Development.
  • Experience with continuous integration and modern deployment practices for edge and cloud systems.
  • Experience developing systems built with Gradle.

Domain Knowledge

  • Significant experience in the tactical data link and C5ISR domains, or in the development of comparable mission-critical, high-reliability, near-real-time systems.
  • Knowledge of MIL-STDs such as 6016, 6017, 3011, 6020, 6040, and 2525; tactical terminals and radios such as MIDS JTRS, STT, AN/ARC, and AN/PRC; GPS and inertial navigation systems protocols such as NMEA 0183 and GPS-153; avionics standards such as ARINC 429 and 661; and industry security standards such as DISA STIGs, and NIST SP 800-171 and 800-207.

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience with native development with C, C++, or Rust.
  • Public contributions to open-source projects.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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