Senior Linux Software Engineer

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 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:The Advanced Software Engineer - Submarine Combat Systems, will be responsible for integration of software components into the Linux-based Common Computing Environment (CCE) PaaS. The candidate will also be responsible for improving the software build process along with setup and configuration of hardware/software test environments.Essential Capabilities (Required):Experience integrating containerized software applications in Kubernetes or another container runtime such as Docker Swarm.Skilled in development of bash and python scripts to automate installation, test, and monitoring of software componentsAdvanced troubleshooting techniques for isolation of software problemsExperience with integration testing for deploying and managing custom containerized applications and open-source tools and components.Desired Capabilities:Experience with Ansible infrastructure-as-code.Experience with Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).Red Hat System Administrator/Engineer certification.What sets you apart:Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theoriesCreative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problemsComfortable providing technical leadershipTeam player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team successCommitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and othersIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovationOur 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 securityFlexible 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 moreSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefitsWorkplace Options:This position is flex on-site. While on-site you will be part of the GDMS Ashton Avenue Manassas facility. 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 $118,519.00 - USD $131,482.00 /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 VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-74938Job Location: US-VA-ManassasRequired Clearance: SecretCategory: Engineering-SoftwareEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.