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Software Data Engineer

SAIC

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IT - Database
San Antonio, TX (On-Site/Office)

Description

Role Overview:
As a Data / Software Engineer at SAIC, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and testing proof of concepts for improving flight training platforms. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, pilots, and instructional designers to create an immersive and interactive training experience that meets the highest standards of realism and effectiveness. A key aspect of the role will involve working with flight telemetry data, applying data science techniques, and developing visualization tools to support training analysis and decision-making.

This is an onsite position in San Antonio, TX. (No option for remote work).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design solutions for remote instruction capabilities within our flight simulation training platform.
  • Collect, process, and analyze flight telemetry and training data to generate insights that enhance system performance and student outcomes.
  • Develop data pipelines and tools for integrating telemetry data with simulation environments, machine learning models, and advanced analytics.
  • Implement advanced visualization techniques and dashboards to provide instructors and trainees with intuitive, real-time insights into flight performance and training progress.
  • Develop software modules and features to enable real-time communication, data streaming, and interaction between instructors and trainees during remote training sessions.
  • Integrate external APIs, protocols, and hardware interfaces to support interoperability with flight simulation hardware and software components.
  • Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of the remote instruction features through comprehensive testing and validation.
  • Provide technical support and assistance to pilots, instructors, and customers during the testing and evaluation phases of the proof of concept.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in flight simulation, data science, remote instruction, and software engineering to drive continuous innovation and improvement.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Must be able to obtain a Security+ or another DoD 8140 compliant certification within 6 months of employment.
  • Solid understanding of software development principles, algorithms, and data structures.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript, NodeJS, Python, with experience in developing software applications or simulations.
  • Experience with data handling and analysis of flight telemetry or time-series data.
  • Familiarity with data visualization frameworks and tools (e.g., Plotly, D3.js, Matplotlib, Power BI, or Tableau).
  • Experience with machine learning or statistical modeling applied to simulation or performance data is a plus.
  • Experience with application development for macOS and iOS platforms using Xcode and Swift.
  • Familiarity with real-time communication protocols (e.g., WebRTC, RTP/RTCP) and network programming concepts.
  • Experience with 3D graphics programming (Unreal Engine) and virtual reality (VR) technologies is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Passion for aviation, data-driven insights, and a keen interest in flight simulation training and virtual instruction methodologies.
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SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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