Lead Software Engineer

General Dynamics•Pittsfield, MA

58d•Hybrid

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. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: 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 What sets you apart: Ability to lead the software development process Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and other Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations 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 See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Requirements

Requires a Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
Agile experience preferred.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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

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
Ability to lead the software development process
Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways
Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success
Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and other

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 to ensure alignment between system architecture, requirements, subsystem implementation, and program milestones

Benefits

An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations 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

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