Embedded Engineer II

SAIC is seeking a Mid-Level Embedded Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded systems and solutions that power mission-critical platforms. This role is ideal for an engineer who has moved beyond entry-level tasks and is ready to take ownership of subsystems, solve complex technical problems, and contribute to system-level design. You will work closely with hardware engineers, and systems teams to build reliable, high-performance embedded platforms. This position offers meaningful technical ownership, collaboration with experienced engineers, and a clear path toward senior-level responsibilities.

This position is 100%25 on-site in Sterling, VA

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and test embedded systems for production.
• Configure and customize embedded Linux environments and low-level software components.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues across embedded platforms.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and system architecture decisions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and test plans.
• Support field issues and implement enhancements based on operational feedback.

What We’re Looking For (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–6 years minimum of professional experience in embedded systems, solution engineering or related engineering roles.
• Experience with Linux or embedded Linux environments.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Understanding of hardware interfaces and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with hardware bring-up and board-level debugging.
• Knowledge of secure or safety-critical systems.