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Salary
$78k per year
Location
In office (Middletown)
Seniority
Junior
Employment
Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. General Dynamics scores A on the Alion truth index.

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General Dynamics is an American defence and aerospace group whose predecessor built submarines from 1899, and it is unusual among primes for owning a large commercial business alongside its military ones. Its four segments are Marine Systems, which builds Virginia and Columbia class submarines and Navy destroyers, Combat Systems, which makes the Abrams tank and armoured vehicles, Aerospace, which builds Gulfstream business jets, and Technologies, its government IT and mission services arm. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, its submarine programmes carry a backlog measured in decades.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or Engineering, Science, or Math.

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:

We are hiring a Software Engineer to join out team in MIddletown, RI. We help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced they redefine innovation for the world. It's an amazing challenge. And it's waiting for you now. Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That's the opportunity that's waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain software for Payload Control System
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and integrate software solutions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software issues to ensure optimal system performance
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of software development practices

Must Have Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in C++ programming and object-oriented design
  • Experience with networking protocols, AMQP, and socket programming such as TCP/UDP
  • Experience with software development and source control best practices (Git)
  • ship required

Nice to Have Qualifications:
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies
  • Software development experience in a Linux environment
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker
  • Experience with the QT Framework
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence

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-benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is fully onsite in Middletown, RI.

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 $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 /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!

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