Software Engineer

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll perform software requirements analysis, participate in research and design, and develop and test software and tools. From inventing new products or enhancing existing applications, your talent will be front and center.

Duties and Tasks:

• Software development related to COTS and GOTS applications in a Threat Analysis environment
• Performs requirements analysis, participates in research, designs, develops, and tests software and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems, or embedded products
• Maintains hardware, software, and related components of existing project with improvements and maintenance
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data
• Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments
• Communicates objectively to discuss, defend, and reach consensus on design decisions
• Perform other duties as required

 Required Knowledge, and Skills:

• Software development
• Proficient in RHEL Linux
• Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
• Proficient written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Required Abilities

• Capable of working on problems of diverse scope requiring extensive analysis of data and evaluation of a multitude of factors
• Proficient ability to use the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the software development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products
• Shows initiative on assignments, and executes projects with very little direction
• Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Ability to multi-task

 Desirable Skills and Abilities: 

• Familiar with Elastic, Kibana, Ansible, and/or Splunk
• Software C/C++ and Python
• Familiar with software test, automation and DevOps
• Proficient ability to be a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirement Guides (SRGs)

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General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!

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General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran