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Weapons Systems Data Analyst

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons & Guided Munitions Division (E20) to support software development of Naval gun weapons systems in ...

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SAIC

Weapons Systems Data Analyst

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Description SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons & Guided Munitions Division (E20) to support software development of Naval gun weapons systems in Dahlgren, VA.

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Weapons Systems Data Analyst

Dahlgren, VA • On-site

SAIC
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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$80K - $120K/yr

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Posted 29 days ago

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Job ID: 2615782
Location: Dahlgren, VA, 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 Software Engineer to join the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons & Guided Munitions Division (E20) to support software development of Naval gun weapons systems in Dahlgren, VA.
The Software Engineer will develop and design data analysis scripts in MATLAB or Python, as well as methods and tools to review and analyze data from various testing efforts. Job responsibilities will include designing and developing analysis material, root cause analysis, analyzing data as well and preparing visual reports to include two- and three-dimensional plots, and presenting the findings of the analysis to help in proving system methods, capabilities and readiness of the system. There will also be opportunities to expand this role to include testing and operation of distributed systems during internal Verification and Validation sprints and/or field testing.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific or technical discipline and two (2)+ years of experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Must be competent in the development of MATLAB or Python scripts to process large amount of structured data files as well as processing the data files.
  • Testing and evaluation experience.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of team members on the project.
  • Ability to work independently and interface professionally with other government agencies, contractors, military personnel.
  • Ability to define task details, estimates, and schedules using Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.)
  • Must have at least an interim Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills:
  • Experience with Hyper Velocity Weapons preferred.
    Familiarity with research and development projects a plus.
  • Experience related to gun weapon systems and/or Army/Navy programs.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

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