Expert CNO Software Engineer Date Posted:

5 October 2026

Closing Date:

November 4, 2026

Recruiter:

Saab Location:

Seabrook, New Hampshire Salary:

USD135,000

to

USD175,000

Job Type & Industry:

Data, Ai & Technology >

Ai & Technology Governance, Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

3005089740-2 Apply for this job now Job Description SAAB seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure, high-reliability solutions for defense and aerospace systems within our IT organization. You will architect and implement complex services, integrate with advanced sensors and platforms, and ensure performance and safety in mission-critical environments. Collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will apply modern DevOps, cloud, and cybersecurity practices while mentoring peers. Join an innovative, mission-driven culture focused on long-term societal security, continuous learning, and impactful global technology development. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical software for defense and aerospace systems Lead end-to-end implementation of secure, high-availability applications in a modern tech stack Collaborate with systems, cyber, and hardware engineers on complex, cross-functional projects Apply secure coding practices and support compliance with defense and cybersecurity standards Mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and drive best practices in architecture and Dev Ops Participate in requirements analysis, estimation, and technical decision-making Support integration, testing, and troubleshooting in lab and field-like environments Required Skills Java or C++Python Real-time or distributed systems design Cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) CI/CD and Dev Ops practices Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Secure coding and cybersecurity fundamentals Microservices and API design Relational and No SQL databases Agile/Scrum development