NC3 Software Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

NC3 Software Engineer

ID: 2026-74611
US-MA-Dedham
Required Clearance: Top Secret
Posted Date: 8/27/2026
Category: Engineering-Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Top 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 software engine er for the NC3 business segment, youll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing the next generation of NC3 strategic deterrence systems.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Kubernetes
• Linux
• DevOps
• Rust
• SQL, Postgres
• Distributed Systems

What sets you apart:

• Familiarity with Linux
• Familiarity with DevOps-based development and deployment of systems from CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiar with virtualization and/or containerization (Hypervisors, Kubernetes/workload orchestration, etc.)
• Networking skills - either able to describe networking concepts and/or have experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, etc.
• Experience with Agile or other methodologies.
• Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems
• Comfortable providing technical leadership
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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 nations 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 posit ion is on-site in Taunton, MA with occasional ability to work remotely when needed but you must live near the facility.
While on-site, you will be a part of our Dedham, MA location with occasional travel to our Taunton, MA location

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 $104,923.00 - USD $116,398.00 /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

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