Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Scottsdale, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer within the Scottsdale-based Land and Air Systems Engineering team. This position provides an opportunity to design and build uniquely resilient hardware and software to ensure mission success in contested environments. The team is focused on tactical communications that span many Department of Defense customers. In a collaborative environment, the team works closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
• Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages
• Clear understanding of the software development process, with agile experience
• Experience with collaborative source control (ex. Synergy, GitLab)
• Experience with software requirements and documentation (i.e. Design, Development, and Test Documents and Diagrams)
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred
• Linux background, including device trees and drivers.
• Proficiency in Python programming language
• Experience in software architecture
• Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets.
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success through the software development life cycle
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical execution
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

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