Space Force - Advanced Software Engineer - Cloud/AWS (Sign-On Bonus Available)

Basic Qualifications 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 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 engineer for the SDA GMI program, you’ll be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying the state-of-the-art ground operational systems.We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:Skills:Python / Java programming languagesUnderstanding of DevOps principles: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, automation, configuration management, and infrastructure as codeFamiliar with Scaled Agile methodology and its best practiceSecurity knowledge: Familiarity with security best practices, risk, compliance & vulnerability management, encryption & PKI, incident response, auditing and monitoringProgramming and scripting: Proficiency and strong knowledge in languages such as Python, Linux/UNIX, YAML, and JSON. Cloud platforms: Experience with AWS (AWS Solutions Architect strongly preferred) and its services (including fundamental AWS networking), knowing Azure is a plusContainerization: Knowledge of Docker and KubernetesStrong understanding of API Design, testing, development and managementCollaboration and communication: Ability to communicate and work effectively with development team members, operations, and security teamsProblem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutionsDocumentation: Well versed in generating documentation and sharing important knowledgeArtificial Intelligence: Well versed in prompt engineering and utilizing popular AI tools to accelerate workloadTools:CI/CD tools: Gitlab, Nexus Managed Artifacts, AWS: AWS EKS, EC2, Lambda, S3, EBS/EFS, VPC, DNS, IAM, KMS, CloudWatch, CloudTrailConfiguration management: Ansible, Terragrunt, ArgoCDBuild/Development: VS Code, MavenEvent streaming platform (nice to have): Kafka messagingContainer orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Security, Monitoring and logging: ACAS/Grype vulns scanning, SIEM (Splunk) Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)Version control: GitInfrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormationCollaboration: Jira, ConfluenceWhat sets you apart:Ability to lead the software development processExpertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative waysCollaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for successThorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvementsCommitment 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 fully on-site, OR Hybrid/FlexWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale location facility#LI-Hybrid#SDAGround#SDAGroundIN#SGS 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: 2026-72473Job Location: US-AZ-ScottsdaleRequired Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsCategory: Engineering-SoftwareEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.