Develop and maintain database systems supporting electronic warfare data operations. Responsibilities include building front-end interfaces, writing complex SQL queries and stored procedures, designing and debugging software applications, managing backups and restores, preventing data loss, and modernizing legacy processes. The role uses SQL Server, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Python, Git, and Azure DevOps in a fully in-person defense environment requiring an active Interim Secret clearance.
SAIC is looking for a Database Engineer to support the Electronic Warfare Data Systems (EWDS) program for the Airborne Electronic Attack Integrated Product Team (AEA IPT) located at NAWC Point Mugu, California.
If you're a database expert passionate about solving complex challenges, we invite you to make an impact in this 100% in-person role. Active Secret clearance is required or must be obtained prior to first day of work.
Why Join Us?
- Be at the forefront of advancing electronic warfare technology
- Collaborate with top talent in a high-energy environment
- Work on meaningful projects that support national security
What You'll Do:
As a Database Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity, automating processes, and modernizing legacy systems. You’ll:
- Develop front-end (client-side) interfaces to assist the other functional teams manage and improve the EWDS database
- Leverage SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Visual Studio, and Azure DevOps daily
- Write complex, dynamic SQL queries for sophisticated relational databases
- Design, develop, test, and debug advanced software applications
- Create backups, restore data, and implement solutions to prevent data loss
- Develop stored procedures to streamline manual processes for the team
- Modernize technical debt by developing innovative database solutions for outdated processes
Required Experience:
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years or more experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- Software: React/JS, Contact API, VS, VSCode, NGINX, C#, Python
- Strong history of using JS/Type Script for Dashboard creation
- Version Control & Code: Git
- Collaboration & Project Management: JIRA, Azure Devops, SharePoint
- Understanding of document object model (DOM), front end limitations, state management, UI/UX design, REST architecture, JavaScript Object Notations (JSONs)
- Software development kits and Libraries: Material UI (Paid version), Redux
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with Agile project management principles (e.g., sprints and user stories)
- A basic understanding of Electronic Warfare (EW) and Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) missions is preferred but not required
Clearance Requirement:
- Active Interim Secret security clearance is required to begin work
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