Advanced Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • RI-Middletown, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the SWFTS, Cyber, and SW Infrastructure functional areas while serving as the SWFTS Functional Area Lead. This role combines hands-on software development with technical leadership and cross-functional coordination on the Payload Control System (PCS).

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop code for new Capability Items (CIs)
• Investigate and resolve Problem Trouble Reports (PTRs)
• Collaborate with other functional areas to support PTR investigations
• Ensure PCS operates in SELinux enforcing mode
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in their technical development
• Lead and facilitate the SWFTS functional area Problem Trouble Report Board (PTRB)
• Assign and manage SWFTS-related PTRs across team members
• Review work products to ensure PTRB acceptability and quality standards
• Monitor SWFTS Jira for new PTRs, assess PCS impact, and maintain cross-Jira traceability
• Actively participate in SWFTS Middleware and Messaging Working Groups
• Author Functional Design Documents (FDDs) and collaborate with government stakeholders to resolve comments
• Review test procedures for accuracy, completeness, and requirements coverage
• Prepare SWFTS Baseline Change Requests to document inter-subsystem interface changes resulting from new or deprecated PCS functionality
• Serve as primary point of contact between PCS and external subsystems for program interfaces

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level