Modem Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•$142,696 - $158,303•Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for Modem Engineer. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. As a Modem Engineer for the Restricted Ground Business, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for supporting Ground Station Development.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
Department of Defense TS/SCI 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.

Nice To Haves

Agile experience preferred
Communication Protocols
Linux
Software Defined Modems
DevSecOps
Cloud (preferably AWS)
Network Systems
C++, C
Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle
Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges
Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to secure buy-in on concepts and ideas
Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

Performs software requirements analysis, participates in research, designs, develops and tests software, hardware, Modem and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems or embedded products
Codes, tests, integrates and documents software solutions
Applies principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex software and architectures
Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposals, market trends, state of technology and industry, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Participates in internal review of software components and Modem systems
Receives little instruction on day-to-day work
More often responsible to define the scope, schedule and expectations for the work they execute or lead
Independently determines approach to solutions
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
Contributes and accountable to the completion of major programs and projects
Responsible for resolution of significant and diverse problems and issues of broad scope and complexity
May provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees and teams
Failure to accomplish results or errors may cause significant project delays or require the substantial allocation of additional resources
Collaborates with senior management and leadership within engineering and sometimes across the company
Frequently works with organizations outside engineering or with external customers
Builds stable working relationships internally
Networks with senior internal and external personnel