Senior Software Engineer - Active Secret clearance

Software Engineer

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

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

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we build advanced technologies that keep our nation safe and our warfighters prepared. Our engineers tackle some of the most complex and consequential challenges in defense, delivering solutions that redefine innovation and make a real impact on national security. Now, we're looking for talented Software Engineers to be part of something extraordinary.

The SLCM-N program is a brand-new capability being developed to strengthen the United States Navy's strategic deterrence mission. This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a high-impact program and help shape its future from day one.

You'll work alongside a close-knit, mission-driven team to design, develop, and test software for a system that truly matters. If you want your work to make a real difference for national security, this is where you belong.

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
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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

Combined Salary Range USD $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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans