Software Engineer – Entry Level

General Dynamics Mission Systems•Pittsfield, MA

5d•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. This role involves research-oriented work, alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security. The company offers a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded, with a shared sense of purpose.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire
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
Linux experience at the User or Administrator Level
Proficient in C/C++
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)
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
Working in a collaborative environment and communicating technical concepts
Applying new information quickly and handling increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
Identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation