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$130k – $138k per year
Location
In office (Taunton)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.

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General Dynamics Mission Systems is the business unit of defense contractor General Dynamics that builds C4ISR, secure communications, cybersecurity, electronic warfare and mission systems for land, sea, air, space and cyber operations, with headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. Formed in 2015 by merging two General Dynamics units, it employs more than 12,000 people at sites such as Pittsfield and Dedham in Massachusetts, Scottsdale in Arizona and Manassas in Virginia. Recruiting centers on ASIC and FPGA, embedded software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineers, test staff, manufacturing technicians and interns.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology 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 required 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

Job Description:

Advanced Software Engineer

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE UP TO $10K for New Hires Only!

Make the world’s most advanced Encryptor Manager even smarter

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an Advanced Software Engineer, working on the Encryptor Manager, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical Cybersecurity Manager Applications for a rapidly growing product line. You’ll be working at the cutting edge of Application development using the latest tools and technologies.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

  • Working knowledge of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
  • Database Experience (SQL, PostgreSQL)
  • 3-5 Years of experience with Java, Enterprise Java working with Java beans
  • Experience with JavaScript (React)
  • Experience with Hibernate, Spring toolkit

Nice to have:

  • Experience working with the Wildfly Application Web Server
  • Experience working with REST APIs
  • Experience working with RESTCONF Interfaces
  • Experience working with Material UI
  • Experience developing application code using security principles
  • Working knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure and Digital Certificate usage
  • Working knowledge of SNMP

What sets you apart:

  • Passion for designing complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope.
  • Ability to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work you execute.
  • Shows initiative on assignments and executes projects with little guidance and can provide technical direction and leadership.
  • Ability to interact effectively within project teams
  • Solid ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

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
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs (including on-site gym), employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is a fully on-site position with no possibility for remote work at our Taunton, MA location or Dedham, MA location.

Salary Note

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.

Combined Salary Range

USD $130,371.00 - USD $138,000.00 /Yr.

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

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