Advanced Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Manassas, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Software Engineer provides senior technical expertise and guidance for SLCM-N software architecture and development. The role contributes to architectural standards, technical roadmaps, and design decisions for networking and distributed systems, and implements and optimizes networking solutions for mission-critical systems. The engineer serves as a senior technical expert for SLCM-N and cross-functional software integration, leads resolution of highly complex software and networking issues with significant system-wide impact, and collaborates on complex software integration and issue resolution. The position mentors and guides engineering teams in software development, testing methodologies, and system integration practices. It conducts technical reviews, supports program reviews, customer engagements, and technical planning, evaluates emerging technologies, and recommends capabilities for SLCM-N. The role is fully on-site with the Progeny team in Manassas, Virginia. A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at hire, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
U.S. citizenship required.
Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, distributed systems architecture, and networking protocols.
Proven track record contributing to large-scale technical initiatives and delivering complex systems.
Recognized technical expertise and ability to influence and guide architectural discussions.
Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated success mentoring engineers and fostering team excellence.
Strategic thinking that balances technical rigor with mission requirements and customer needs.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical and networking concepts to stakeholders.
Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of software development experience; proficiency in C++ is a strong plus.
Extensive experience designing and implementing networking protocols, socket programming, and distributed communication systems.
Familiarity with Linux environments, system-level programming, and Bash scripting.
Proven experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies in large-scale development environments.
Advanced knowledge of the Qt Framework.
Strong background in containerization and orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker.
Expert-level Git workflow design and branching strategies for large-scale development teams.
In-depth understanding of Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) architecture and integration.
Comprehensive knowledge of submarine systems, operations, and tactical mission requirements.
Experience with real-time systems, embedded programming, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

Provide senior technical expertise and guidance for SLCM-N software architecture and development.
Contribute to architectural standards, technical roadmaps, and design decisions for networking and distributed systems.
Implement and optimize networking solutions for mission-critical systems.
Mentor and guide engineers in software development, testing methodologies, and system integration practices.
Serve as a senior technical expert for SLCM-N and cross-functional software integration.
Lead resolution of highly complex software and networking issues with significant system-wide impact.
Collaborate on complex software integration and issue resolution.
Conduct thorough technical reviews and drive continuous improvement of software development practices.
Support program reviews, customer engagements, and technical planning activities.
Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for SLCM-N capabilities.