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Remote Weapon Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Engineer

Crane, IN · On-site +1

$122K - $161K/yr

The ideal candidate will play a key role in advancing our innovative remote weapon systems and ... Document designs, specifications, and systems processes to ensure clear communication across teams.

Senior Design Engineer 1

Shalimar, FL · On-site +1

$109K - $182K/yr

CDG creates designs for novel and legacy weapon systems for Department of War programs supporting ... Remote work may be available for the right candidate. Essential Functions: * Design, develop, test ...

Senior Design Engineer 1

Albuquerque, NM · On-site +1

$109K - $182K/yr

CDG creates designs for novel and legacy weapon systems for Department of War programs supporting ... Remote work may be available for the right candidate. Essential Functions: * Design, develop, test ...

Senior System Safety Engineer

DC · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

Remote Work, DC, US Date Posted: 2026-06-02 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Sys ... Create technical documentation for weapon systems safety certification and approval. Program ...

Senior System Safety Engineer

IN · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

Remote Work, IN, US Date Posted: 2026-06-02 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Sys ... Create technical documentation for weapon systems safety certification and approval. Program ...

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... USO designs, develops, validates, and maintains a suite of large-scale undersea warfare models and ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote weapon designer in the United States is $147,403.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,500.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Remote Weapon Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,403 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer

SAIC

Crane, IN • On-site, Remote

$122K - $161K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 225 rated it services


Job description

Job ID: 2615810

Location: Crane, IN, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-18

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Software/Computer Engineer to contribute to concept development, design, and integration of projects involving remote weapon systems and autonomous systems. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting computer and software engineering tasks that are critical to the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will play a key role in advancing our innovative remote weapon systems and contributing to our efforts in the autonomous systems domain.

This position is on-site in Crane, IN. 


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and test software components and systems for remote weapon systems.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams to integrate software with hardware components in  complex systems.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and testing of systems related to autonomous systems.
  • Participate in system requirements analysis, design reviews, and code inspections to ensure adherence to quality and performance standards.
  • Troubleshoot software and system issues, ensuring functionality, performance, and reliability.
  • Contribute to ongoing research and development efforts to advance system capabilities.
  • Document designs, specifications, and systems processes to ensure clear communication across teams.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus five (5) years of experience. 
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Java.
  • Familiarity with software development tools, version control systems, and software development life cycle methodologies.
  • Solid understanding of systems engineering concepts and software-hardware integration.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with robotic systems and/or weapon systems.
  • Knowledge of computer vision, machine learning, or AI algorithms for autonomous systems.
  • Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or embedded software development.
  • Familiarity with simulation environments and tools for robotics or weapon systems.
  • Prior exposure to military or defense systems is highly desired.

Required Security Clearance: 

  • Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance. Can start once interim clearance is granted. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process


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