Software Engineer – Entry Level

General Dynamics Mission Systems • MA-Pittsfield, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a software engineer for General Dynamics Mission Systems at our Pittsfield, Massachusetts site, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for development throughout the entire software lifecycle. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Linux experience at the User or Administrator Level Proficient in C/C++, and/or Python Network switches Kubernetes/Docker/Containerization Experience with collaborative source control (ex. Synergy, GitLab) Experience with software requirements and documentation (i.e. Design, Development, and Test Documents and Diagrams) Capable of working in a collaborative environment and communicating technical concepts A thirst for knowledge What sets you apart: Clear understanding of the software engineering concepts, principles, theories, software development process, and agile methodology Clear understanding of the software development process, with agile experience Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others 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 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 Workplace Options: This position is mostly on-site with opportunities for Hybrid work/Flex as allowable. While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS Pittsfield, Massachusetts Engineering Team.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• Agile experience preferred.
• CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 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.
• Clear understanding of the software engineering concepts, principles, theories, software development process, and agile methodology
• Clear understanding of the software development process, with agile experience
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Nice To Haves

• Linux experience at the User or Administrator Level
• Proficient in C/C++, and/or Python
• Network switches
• Kubernetes/Docker/Containerization
• Experience with collaborative source control (ex. Synergy, GitLab)
• Experience with software requirements and documentation (i.e. Design, Development, and Test Documents and Diagrams)
• Capable of working in a collaborative environment and communicating technical concepts
• A thirst for knowledge

Responsibilities

• member of a cross functional team responsible for development throughout the entire software lifecycle

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

What This Job Offers

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