Software Engineer – (Proficient in JAVA)

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Pittsfield, MA

22h • 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. 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 a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field
• Proficiency in Java required
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred
• Experience with SQL preferred
• Experience in web development preferred
• Experience with collaborative source control (ex. Synergy, GitLab)
• Experience with software requirements and documentation (i.e. Design, Development, and Test Documents and Diagrams)
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Responsibilities

• Development throughout the entire software lifecycle
• Work in a collaborative environment and communicate technical concepts
• Apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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