**Description** SAIC is seeking **Software Engineers** to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region. **Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.** The **Software Engineers** responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Designs, develops, and maintains software systems specific to the MARS framework, ensuring secure and efficient operations + Analyzes requirements and creates detailed design documents that meet MARS objectivesWrites and tests code to ensure functionality and performance in a highly secure environment + Collaborates with other engineers and stakeholders to define system architecture and interfaces aligned with MARS + Participates in code reviews and follows software engineering best practices + Continuously improves skills and stays updated with new technologies relevant to defense applications + Ensures adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and DIA protocols **Qualifications** + Active TS/SCI with Polygraph + One of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional – Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), or GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) + Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 5 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree) + Proficiency in developing software solutions, writing clean and efficient code, and conducting code reviews + Experience in using software development frameworks, managing version control, and performing unit testing + Strong understanding of software design patterns and agile development practices Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2510558 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability