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Job ID 2615809 Location Point Mugu NAWC, CA, US Date Posted 2026-08-18 Category Software Subcategory SW Engineer Schedule Full-Time Shift Day Job Travel No Minimum Clearance Required Interim_Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE Description 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 Modernize technical debt by developing innovative database solutions for outdated processes. Qualifications Required Experience A relevant Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more of experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. SQL experience is required. Experience with C# and C++ programming languages. Working knowledge of Visual Basic and Microsoft Access. Front-end web developer experience a plus, i.e. JavaScript Developer, React Developer, UI Developer, HTML/CSS. 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. Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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