Senior Software Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense active 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.Candidate must be local to the area and able to work onsite.

Responsibilities for this Position

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and contribute to software solutions for SLCM-N
• Design and implement software components with minimal supervision
• Share knowledge and collaborate with teammates across functions
• Participate in software design discussions and cross-team integration
• Help troubleshooting efforts for software issues and improve system performance
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to good development practices
• Contribute to technical planning, estimation, and risk assessment activities

What Sets You Apart:

• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and design patterns
• Eagerness to lead small initiatives and grow your technical skills
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and solve problems creatively
• Collaborative mindset with a desire to help teammates succeed
• Commitment to continuous learning and technical growth
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to make sound technical decisions

We Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences:

• Experience developing software in a Linux environment
• Familiarity Agile development practices or initiatives
• Proficiency in Java and/or C/C++
• Experience with modern web technologies including React and TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with Qt Framework
• Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes and Docker)
• Proficiency with Git workflows and branching strategies
• Understanding of Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS)
• Knowledge of submarine systems and operations

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

Workplace Options: This position is fully on-siteWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Progeny Mansassas, VA team.

Salary Note

Combined Salary Range

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