Associate Software Engineer

SAIC is seeking an entry-level **Associate Software Engineer** to join the Joint Range Extension (JRE) software development team. This is a remote role within the U.S. JRE is a combat-proven data link 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 an associate software engineer on the team, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and work side-by-side with experts in the tactical data link domain. You’ll play an essential role in evolving JRE for the future mission needs of the warfighter. **JOB DUTIES:** - Support the design, development, and maintenance of new features, enhancements, and integrations for the JRE suite of edge- and cloud-deployed client and server applications - Develop domain expertise in the tactical data link, situational awareness, and command-and-control domains - Leverage AI models via chat and RAG to deepen your knowledge of JRE’s domain, architecture, and implementation - Leverage AI coding tools and agentic software engineering as a force multiplier to accelerate your contributions to JRE’s evolution ### Qualifications **REQUIREMENTS:** - Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or a related field; relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree - Must be a U.S. citizenship - Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance or higher after start - Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, compilers, and operating systems - A desire to learn and work collaboratively via pair and mob programming - Strong communication skills **DESIRED SKILLS:** - Experience or familiarity with the Java and Kotlin programming languages and automated unit testing - Public contributions to open-source projects ### About the Company [SAIC®](http://www.saic.com/) is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian markets includes 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit [saic.com](http://www.saic.com/). For ongoing news, please visit our [newsroom](http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/).