Senior Software Engineer | C5 SW Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. General Dynamics Mission Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 years relevant experience.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
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
As a C5 Software Architect for a next-generation combat vehicle program, you will provide hands-on architectural and technical leadership for a cross-functional engineering team developing and integrating mission-critical software for a vehicle platform. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) serves as the C5 (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Cyber) and software lead across the vehicle platform, integrating tactical networking, sensor fusion, reconnaissance, unmanned systems, and cyber/electronic warfare capabilities.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
- Own containerization, packaging, deployment, and orchestration strategy using Kubernetes (including K3s clusters), Helm charts, Docker/Podman/containerd, private container registries, and automated PXE/network-boot provisioning.
- Lead hands-on design and development of production-quality tactical applications, reusable backend microservices, and TAKX (as well as ATAK, WinTAK, and TAK Server) plugins and services using C# / .NET, Java, C/C++, and Python in a Linux environment.
- Support, customize, and maintain embedded Linux operating system images, board support packages (BSPs), kernel/driver configurations, and container-runtime environments using the Yocto Project (OpenEmbedded, BitBake).
- Partner with Systems and Cybersecurity Engineers to drive architectural trade studies, behavioral decomposition, requirements allocation, and interface definition in Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw (SysML activity diagrams, IBDs, and model-backed SRS/IRS requirements).
What sets you apart:
- Independent technical leader comfortable exercising judgment, autonomy, and decision authority in ambiguous environments to turn operational needs into practical, executable architectures.
- Strong hands-on proficiency in C# (.NET) and Java, along with C/C++ and Python, developing plugins, core services, or tactical C2/situational-awareness integrations for TAKX, ATAK, WinTAK, or TAK Server.
- Practical experience architecting and troubleshooting cloud-native, containerized, and distributed systems using Kubernetes/K3s, Helm charts, Docker/Podman, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and DDS.
- Strong embedded Linux experience, including building and customizing Linux distributions with the Yocto Project (OpenEmbedded, BitBake) and supporting network boot (PXE/DHCP/NFS) on ruggedized hardware (such as OpenVPX).
- Ability to translate system-level MBSE models (Cameo / MagicDraw SysML) and interface definitions into maintainable, modular software designs adhering to MOSA/SOSA standards.
- Experience integrating software with tactical radios/waveforms, EO/IR sensors, UAS feeds, or Electronic Warfare / Counter-UAS systems using military messaging standards.
- Product-minded architect with a track record of building composable, reusable software services that accelerate customer demonstrations (OTAs) and scale across multiple vehicle and platform programs.
- Strong technical judgment, customer presence, communication, and mentoring skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to identify responsible uses of approved AI tools (such as MCP-enabled workflows) for engineering productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.
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 supports On-Site or Hybrid/Flex work arrangements. While on-site, you will support our Systems Integration Lab (SIL) and program facilities on the Taunton, MA campus, as well as some travel to customer sites.
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 $157,487.00 - USD $174,713.00 /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