Advanced Software Engineer

About this role

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years relevant experience.

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 Key Responsibilities:

Provide senior technical expertise and guidance for SLCM-N software architecture and development

Contribute to architectural standards, technical roadmaps, and design decisions for networking and distributed systems

Implement and optimize networking solutions for mission-critical systems

Mentor and guide teams of engineers in software development, testing methodologies, and system integration practices

Serve as senior technical expert for SLCM-N and cross-functional software integration

Lead resolution of highly complex software and networking issues with significant system-wide impact

Collaborate on complex software integration and issue resolution

Conduct thorough technical reviews and drive continuous improvement of software development practices

Support program reviews, customer engagements, and technical planning activities

Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for SLCM-N capabilities

What Sets You Apart:

Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, distributed systems architecture, and networking protocols

Proven track record of contributing to large-scale technical initiatives and delivering complex systems

Recognized technical expert with ability to influence and guide architectural discussions

Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success in mentoring engineers and fostering team excellence

Strategic thinker who balances technical rigor with mission requirements and customer needs

Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical and networking concepts to all stakeholders

Commitment to fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence

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

5+ years of software development experience; proficiency in C++ a strong plus

Extensive experience designing and implementing networking protocols, socket programming, and distributed communication systems

Familiarity with Linux environments, system-level programming, and Bash scripting

Proven experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies in large-scale development environments

Advanced knowledge of the Qt Framework

Strong background in containerization and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes and Docker)

Expert-level Git workflow design and branching strategies for large-scale development teams

In-depth understanding of Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) architecture and integration

Comprehensive knowledge of submarine systems, operations, and tactical mission requirements

Experience with real-time systems, embedded programming, and performance optimization

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.

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Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $124,216.00 - USD $137,803.00 /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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