Junior Software Engineer

Job ID: 2613676

Location: San Antonio, TX, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-15

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support our TenCAP Hope program; this position is an onsite position based out of Randolph AFB in San Antonio, TX.

(This is a fully onsite position - we are seeking local candidates to the San Antonio/Randolph location).

Role Overview:

As a 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design solutions for remote instruction capabilities within our flight simulation training platform.
• Develop software modules and features to enable real-time communication, data streaming, and interaction between instructors and trainees during remote training sessions.
• Implement advanced visualization techniques and user interfaces to enhance the remote instruction experience and provide intuitive controls for instructors and trainees.
• 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, remote instruction, software engineering, and application development to drive continuous innovation and improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's and 0 yrs experience or relevant yrs of experience in lieu of degree.

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 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 and a keen interest in flight simulation training and virtual instruction methodologies.

US Citizen.