Senior Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems) is an onsite role based in Middleboro, MA, offering a salary range of $138,900 - $180,600 per year. This position supports the Autonomous and Undersea Systems (AUS) division at Saab, a global leader in defense and security technology. The role exists to design, implement, and maintain software for unmanned maritime vehicles, including USVs, UUVs, and ROVs. The engineer will contribute to the full product lifecycle, from prototyping and integration to testing and delivery, ensuring high-quality solutions for defense customers.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, unit test, and maintain software on Linux, Windows, and embedded platforms.
• Support software modeling, simulation, and integration activities.
• Develop technical concepts, tradeoffs, and performance estimates.
• Participate in the full software product lifecycle and technical reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

middleboro ma

saab

software engineer

c++

python

agile

dod secret clearance

maritime defense

$138.9k-$180.6k/yr

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• tuition and student loan assistance
• paid time off
• disability coverage.

Why this role

Opportunity to witness systems operated at sea; work on advanced unmanned maritime technology.

About the employer

Saab is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.