Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Manassas, VA

8d • $77,843 - $86,358 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Integration Engineer for the Multipurpose Interactive Trainer (MIT) team, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for delivering cutting edge training systems to submarine fleets of both the US Navy and Royal Australian Navy. The MIT team’s work is fast-paced and exciting and involves integrating cutting-edge software builds to deliver training for systems and capabilities that are not yet present in the Submarine Fleet. Training is deployed to Navy Bases including San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Bangor, Norfolk, Groton, Kings Bay and Perth, Australia. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or Engineering, Science, or Math.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or another related field
• Professional and experienced understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories and skilled at applying technical standards
• Experience installing, configuring and maintaining Linux-based systems
• Experience with shell scripting (e.g., bash, ksh, csh, tcsh, etc.)
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly, as well as navigate complex systems and scenarios
• Takes initiative on assignments and professional execution of projects with little direction
• Knowledge of software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect reporting and scripting
• 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
• Current IAT Level I certifications, such as Network+, Security+, or Linux+
• Experience with system build automation tools (i.e., Linux Kickstart, Puppet, Chef, Windows Deployment Server)
• Networking knowledge (OSI Network layers, TCP/IP, DHCP)
• Computer/Electronics Hardware Knowledge
• Configuration management experience with both centralized and distributed version control systems
• Experience with virtualization technologies, preferably Red Hat KVM
• Ability to be creative, innovative and responsible, and able to master solid decision-making skills.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to professionally represent the program
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, system services, application software and system management tools for Linux systems, both natively and within virtual machines
• Monitor and test application performance to identify issues with installation and performance
• Troubleshoot Information Technology (IT) systems to diagnose and suggest/implement potential solutions
• Support physical hardware installation of IT computing equipment and cabling at both local and remote sites
• Install, manage, and load-balance Kubernetes clusters

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: Mid Level