Junior Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Dedham, MA

2d•$87,969 - $90,311•Onsite

About The Position

As a Junior Software Engineer, working with custom Hardware built in-house, for our Cyber group, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices in a rapidly growing product line. You’ll be working at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity and high-speed data. This role involves designing complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope, defining scope, schedule, and expectations for work executed. The engineer will show initiative, execute projects with little guidance, and provide technical direction and leadership. The ability to turn CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements into software design, code, test plans, and then execute testing/debugging is essential. Proficiency with software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect tracking, and scripting is required. Identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation is also a key aspect of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
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.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Proficiency with software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect tracking, and scripting.
Ability to turn CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements into software design, code, test plans, and then execute testing/debugging.
Ability to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work you execute.
Passion for designing complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope.
Shows initiative on assignments and executes projects with little guidance and can provide technical direction and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Agile experience
Real-Time multi-threaded Embedded software, preferably on Linux OS.
Model-based development, preferably Rhapsody.
Extensive experience with Object Oriented design and programming, preferably in UML and C++.
Long development lifecycle and product lifespans, requiring maintenance and regular technology refresh.
ARM virtualization extensions, preferably Hypervisor.
Hypervisor Technology
Linux
Rhapsody
UML
Device drivers

Responsibilities

Develop mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices.
Work with custom Hardware built in-house for the Cyber group.
Be a member of a cross-functional team.
Work at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity and high-speed data.
Design complicated systems and work on problems of diverse scope.
Define the scope, schedule, and expectations for executed work.
Execute projects with little guidance and provide technical direction and leadership.
Turn CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements into software design, code, test plans, and execute testing/debugging.
Utilize software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect tracking, and scripting.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.