Engineer - Embedded Software

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Middletown, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Electric Boat is seeking engineers of all levels to join the Simulation/Stimulation (Sim/Stim) Software Engineering team at the Newport Engineering Office (NEO) in Middletown, RI. This is an opportunity to work with a team of engineers with diverse backgrounds on a large, technically challenging project to produce quality products that support the US NAVY. We are committed to employee growth and advancement. We strive to be an essential resource providing technical solutions and quality software to the submarine community. We foster a supportive culture of respect, appreciation, and pride in our work. As a member of our software engineering team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to many aspects of our project. Our team provides the full range of services for our products. We build, develop, review, maintain, document, test, deliver, troubleshoot and test our software and hardware and their associated configurations. We work in a Linux based environment using Agile methodologies. Some travel is required for this position. Our products are deployed at multiple contractor sites and are supported by our team throughout the product lifecycle. Engineers may have the opportunity to directly interface with customers and/or end users. The NEO is offsite from our primary location in Groton, CT. Our site offers the benefits of a large company with the flexibility and personal feel of a small office environment. We provide lab space and infrastructure that support Sim/Stim development and testing at the NEO. Our group primarily works in office. Our office has nearby housing, restaurants, shops and easy access to beaches and the RI coast.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Engineering
5+ years of post graduate professional engineering experience
Experience working a Linux environment
Proficiency in C++ or Java
Ability to travel to customer sites as needed
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance through the Department of Defense

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with software development languages including: C++20, Java, Python, and bash
Familiarity with networking concepts
Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skill
Familiarity with networking concepts (e.g. CORBA, AMQP, DNS, DHCP, DDS, gRPC), programming (e.g. sockets), and troubleshooting tools (e.g. Wireshark)
Knowledge of software test philosophies, software test tools and test driven development
Knowledge of automated testing and mocking frameworks including google test and Junit
Experience with JavaFX framework
Understanding of Agile methodologies, JIRA and Gitlab
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
Experience developing requirements documentation including specifications, test procedures, test reports and technical manuals
Familiarity with software deployment tools and concepts such as Ansible, containerization and virtualization
Cybersecurity related certification, training, or experience working in a STIG compliant environment
Desire to practice ego-less programming by both giving and receiving constructive feedback
Willingness to work outside of software development comfort-zone and learn
Ability to troubleshoot system configuration, software and hardware problems
Strong organizational, communication, written, and interpersonal skills
Ability to function independently and collaborate with team members internal and external
Enthusiasm to be thorough by applying attention to detail, technical rigor, problem-solving, and multi-tasking to technical assignments
Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work
Willingness to take on, research, and solve challenging problems