General Dynamics Mission Systems

Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems  •  $91k - $101k/yr  •  Port Orchard, WA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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 Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions supporting the SSP program
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment
  • Contribute to full-stack development across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and continuous integration/delivery pipelines
  • Support system integration, RESTful API design, and containerized deployments
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • js + PostgreSQL — frontend and relational database development
  • TypeScript — strongly-typed JavaScript development
  • Spring Boot — Java-based backend services
  • Go / Java — backend microservices development
  • RESTful API Design — interface design and implementation
  • Docker & Containerization — container-based deployment workflows
  • Agile Practices — Scrum / Kanban software development methodology

NICE TO HAVE

  • GitOps (e.g., FluxCD) — automated, declarative deployment pipelines
  • Message Queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka) — asynchronous service communication
  • Observability Stack — Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry
  • CI/CD Pipeline Experience — pipeline configuration and automation
  • Kubernetes / Container Orchestration — container scheduling and management

WHY JOIN GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS?

  • Work on mission-critical defense systems that protect national security
  • Collaborative, innovative engineering culture with experienced teams
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement packages
  • Flexible location options: Pacific Northwest, Southwest, or Midwest
  • Clear pathways for career growth and professional development

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 $90,833.00 - USD $100,767.00 /Yr.

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

General Dynamics Mission Systems

About General Dynamics Mission Systems

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.

When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.

Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
Year Founded
1952
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