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Basic qualifications : bachelor’s degree in software engineering, or a related science, engineering or mathematics fieldAgile experience preferred, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or master`s degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
Clearance requirements: ability to obtain a department of defense secret security clearance is required at time of hireApplicants selected will be subject to a u.sGovernment security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified informationDue to the nature of work performed within our facilities, u.sCitizenship is requiredResponsibilities for this position: ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? at general dynamics mission systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safeThe work we do is so advanced, it’s often classifiedIf you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here.
We apply advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, ar/vr, cloud native and quantum physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, rf, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.
As a senior software engineer, you’ll lead a team of extraordinary talentTogether you’ll perform software requirements analysis, lead research and design, and develop and test software and toolsFrom inventing new products or enhancing existing applications, your talent and leadership abilities will be front and center.
What you’ll experience:
Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
What you bring to the table:
A bachelor’s in software engineering or a related technical field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or a master`s degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; agile experience preferred
Thorough understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Expert at applying technical standards and methodologies to resolve issues in creative ways and help company meet financial and business objectives
Very strong knowledge of software tools supporting integrated development environments (ide), version control, defect reporting and scripting
What sets you apart:
Excellent communication skills
Very strong knowledge of technology trends and the ability to champion new ideas, products and process improvements
Ability to effectively handle complex assignments
Creative thinking with the ability to effectively multi-task
Duties and tasks:
Performs software requirements analysis, system integration activities, leads research, designs, develops and tests software and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems or embedded products
Performs software development, debugging, integration, and troubleshooting of complex software based filtering technologies in a multi-level security environment
Performs analysis for all levels of total system product to include concept, design, architecture, user experience, test, installation, operation, maintenance
Applies principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex solutions
Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposals, market trends, state of technology and industry, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Participates as a subject matter expert in internal review of software components and systems
Receives no appreciable instruction on day-to-day work
More often responsible to define the scope, schedule and expectations for the work they execute or lead
Accountable to lead and guide the completion of major programs and projects
Responsible for resolution of significant and diverse range of complex problems and issues of broad scope and complexity which require the use of ingenuity and creativity
Provides leadership and/or direction and/or supervision to lower level employees and teams
Travel may be required
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Extensive experience developing, debugging and integrating c/c++ software filtering technologies in multi-level security environments, preferably pitbull
Extensive experience developing, debugging and upgrading bash scripts
Experience with sql database technology is a plus
Experience with low-level programming of kernel device drivers in a linux (redhat/centos) on x86_64 processors a plus
Substantial knowledge and exposure to computer processor architectures and instructions sets
Experience with x86_64 and ia-pc low level hardware architecture a plus
Experience with the unified extensible firmware interface (uefi)
Knowledge of sata standards is a plus
Experience developing hypervisor/virtualization technologies is a plus
Ability to develop security-oriented embedded software solutions
Proficient with xml, xml schema, and desirably schematron
Proficient with linux-based build tools (e.gMake and shell scripting)
A seasoned, experienced professional having a wide range of professional experience and possessing an excellent understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories and expert at applying technical standards and methodologies to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways
Capable of working on complex problems of diverse scope or situations or data that requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Detailed knowledge of other related engineering and support disciplines
Excellent awareness of business objectives and engineering’s role in achieving
Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects as a technical lead with little or no direction, frequently provides direction and leadership to technical teams and determines methods and procedures
Excellent proficiency in microsoft office applications
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Excellent ability to recognize and clearly report relevant information
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 operationWith 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 arenasGiven the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparencyWe offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purposeYou will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewardedIf who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!
General dynamics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforceEoe/disability/veteran
