Job Specifications
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of 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.
Responsibilities For This Position
Duties and Tasks:
Performs software requirements analysis, participates in research, designs, develops and tests
software and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing
applications, systems or embedded products
Codes, tests, integrates and documents software solutions
Applies principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical
analysis to the development of complex software and architectures
Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposals, market trends, state of
technology and industry, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or
application
Participates in internal review of software components and systems
Receives little instruction on day-to-day work
More often responsible to define the scope, schedule and expectations for the work they
execute or lead
Independently determines approach to solutions
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which
answers can be readily obtained
Contributes and accountable to the completion of major programs and projects
Responsible for resolution of significant and diverse problems and issues of broad scope and
complexity
May provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees and teams
Failure to accomplish results or errors may cause significant project delays or require the
substantial allocation of additional resources
Collaborates with senior management and leadership within engineering and sometimes
across the company
Frequently works with organizations outside engineering or with external customers
Builds stable working relationships internally
Travel may be required
Security clearance may be required
Networks with senior internal and external personnel
What sets you apart:
Ability to lead the software development process
Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways
Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success
Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Our Commitment to You:
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
See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Target salary range: USD $115,674.00/Yr. - USD $128,325.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Company Overview
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. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
About the Company
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn't tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they're looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them kee...
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