Senior Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to obtain a 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. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Strong proficiency in coding, testing, integrating, and documenting software solutions.
• Ability to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data.
• Strong collaboration skills with project leaders and other professionals.
• Competence in research, design, development, and testing of software and tools.
• Application of principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong working knowledge of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Codes, tests, integrates, and documents software solutions.
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data.
• Participates in internal review of software components and systems.
• Collaborates with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department.
• Researches, designs, develops, and tests software and tools.
• Researches and analyzes data to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Keeps abreast of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvements.
• Receives limited instructions from immediate supervisor.
• Works on complex problems with ambiguous or undefined challenges that drive innovation.
• Applies principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex software and architectures.
• May provide work direction to other employees as a technical lead.
• Performs analysis for all levels of total system product to include concept, design, architecture, user experience, test, installation, operation, maintenance.
• Responsible to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work they execute or lead.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees