Software Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• Agile experience preferred.

Clearance Requirements

• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of 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 due to the nature of work performed within our facilities.

Responsibilities For This Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is currently seeking a Software Engineer in our Chantilly, VA location.

• Assist project leaders in the research, design, development and testing of software and tools.
• Develop new work products or enhance existing applications, systems or embedded products.
• Code, test and document software solutions to advance our technology solutions.

What you’ll experience

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table

• A Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience is required; Agile experience preferred
• Clear understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Clear understanding of the software development process

What sets you apart

• Ability to interact effectively with project teams, managers and end users
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or Microsoft Azure for microservice management
• Experience with React, Node.js, Angular
• Basic knowledge of encryption methods

Salary

Target salary range: USD $30.45/Yr. - USD $30.45/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary.

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!

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran