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Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they’re often classified. That’s what you’ll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you’lljoin a team of exceptional engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to build things that matter, it’s time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. You will be part of the Operations Technology team, a forward deployed engineering group that embeds directly with users to understand workflows, define requirements, and build custom AI-native solutions from scratch. You will work across the full development lifecycle: gathering requirements firsthand from operators and engineers on the manufacturing floor, designing scalable architectures, writing and shipping production code, and supporting the systems you build. The scope spans software, data architecture, and emerging manufacturing technologies including Agentic AI, IoT, machine learning, robotics, computer vision, digital twins, and more. Our team builds purpose-built systems that replace legacy applications and establish a connected data foundation across the enterprise.\nKey Responsibilities:\nSoftware Development & Deployment:\nDesign, develop, test, and deploy full-stack web applications for manufacturing execution, data integration, and operational intelligence\nBuild AI-native applications with intelligence embedded from the architecture up\nDevelop APIs, data pipelines, and integration layers that connect business systems into a unified data architecture\nWrite clean, scalable code with a focus on enterprise-scale deployment across all operations sites\nDeploy in weeks, not months, using modern development tools including AI coding assistants\nForward Deployed Engineering:\nEmbed directly with operations users at GDMS sites to understand workflows and define requirements firsthand\nOwn problems end to end: requirements, design, development, deployment, and support\nTranslate complex business processes into working software through rapid prototyping and iterative delivery\nBuild for the user, not the specification. The user's experience matters more than the feature list.\nData Architecture & Integration:\nDesign data models that capture, normalize, and flow operations data into a central data warehouse\nBuild integrations between enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, MES, and other business applications)\nEliminate shadow data by building systems that capture critical manufacturing data digitally at the point of work\nAI & Emerging Technology:\nEmbed AI/ML capabilities into applications: predictive quality, anomaly detection, natural language data access, autonomous decision support\nLeverage large language models and AI coding agents as core tools in the development workflow\nExplore and evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies (IoT, robotics, digital twins, computer vision) for integration into the team's technology roadmap\nIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation\nCross-Functional Collaboration:\nPartner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, EH&S, Government Property, and all Operations personnel across multiple sites\nWork closely with IT infrastructure teams on cloud deployment, security compliance, and DevSecOps practices\nCommunicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders\nQualifications Required:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field\nProficiency in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript with full-stack development experience\nExperience with web application frameworks, relational databases, and REST API design\nStrong understanding of modern development practices (DevOps, Agile, CI/CD)\nDemonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced environment\nStrong problem-solving and communication skills\nPreferred:\nExperience building AI/ML capabilities or LLM-based applications\nProficiency with AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor) in professional workflows\nExperience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)\nFamiliarity with manufacturing systems (MES, ERP) or industrial data integration (OPC-UA, MQTT)\nExperience in defense or aerospace industries\n\nOur Commitment to You:\nAn exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.\nResearch oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security\nFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)\nCompetitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more\nSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits\nWorkplace Options: This position is a remote position\nSalary Note\nThis 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.Combined Salary Range\nUSD $118,519.00 - USD $131,482.00 /Yr.Company Overview\nGeneral 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. 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