Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$109,692 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Engineer for ACES, you will join a cross-functional team responsible for maintaining multiple collection systems around the world. The role supports ground-based and mobile RF collection systems and involves developing advanced technical solutions to meet customer needs. This position is fully on-site with the Annapolis Junction, Maryland team. OCONUS travel is expected twice a year, for up to six weeks at a time, including travel to remote, isolated locations that may involve periods without outside contact. Overtime pay is provided while traveling. Candidates must hold a Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance at the time of hire. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work. The position offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off if desired, along with opportunities for continuous learning and development and research-oriented work supporting national security.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and at least 6 months of relevant experience.
Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance at the time of hire.
U.S. citizenship.
Strong Java development fundamentals and experience with object-oriented design.
Ability to travel OCONUS to remote, isolated locations for up to six weeks without outside contact.
Ability to learn complex systems and interfaces quickly.
Strong understanding of software development processes and software engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
Creative thinking and ability to apply new information quickly to solve challenging problems.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Java Enterprise Edition and JavaBeans.
Database experience, including SQL and PostgreSQL.
Experience with JPA or Hibernate.
Experience with JBoss, WildFly, or TomEE application servers.
Windows and Linux experience at the user or administrator level.
Experience with collaborative source control.
Experience with software requirements and documentation, including design, development, and test documents and diagrams.
Experience developing drivers and interfaces to commercial off-the-shelf devices.
Familiarity with Fortran or Rational Fortran.

Responsibilities

Maintain multiple collection systems around the world as part of a cross-functional team.
Develop advanced technical solutions to support customer needs.
Support ground-based and mobile RF collection systems.