Lead Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Pittsfield, MA

70d • $139,189 - $154,412

About The Position

As a Lead Software Engineer for the SLCM-N Program, you will lead and work with a cross functional software team responsible for the entire software development life cycle. You will provide technical leadership and coordination across all software engineering activities to ensure alignment between system architecture, requirements, subsystem implementation, and program milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading software engineers, including setting goals, tracking performance, and driving results.
• Proficient in C/C++.
• Proficient in Python.
• Linux experience at the User or Administrator level.
• Experience with collaborative source control (e.g. Synergy, GitLab).
• Experience with containers.
• Experience with software requirements and documentation (i.e. Design, Development, and Test Documents and Diagrams).
• A proven track record of being inquisitive, self-motivated engineer that is motivated by solving tough problems.
• Capable of working in a collaborative environment and communicating technical concepts.
• A thirst for knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work with a cross functional software team responsible for the entire software development life cycle.
• Provide technical leadership and coordination across all software engineering activities.
• Ensure alignment between system architecture, requirements, subsystem implementation, and program milestones.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees