General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc logo

Advanced Software Engineer

  • $115,000–$125,000 Per Year

Highlights

We provide premium systems and services to the Department of Defense, government agencies, and commercial clients across areas including acoustic sensors, signal processing, combat systems, torpedoes, cybersecurity, knowledge management, and electronic warfare. Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years relevant experience.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCanonsburg, PA
IndustryAerospace and Defense
Salary$115,000–$125,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1952
Websitehttps://gdmissionsystems.com

Description

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years relevant experience.

 

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

Imagine a world-class engineering environment with exceptional talent and advanced technologies that are often classified. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll work with amazing engineers to invent the technologies, products, and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts, and first responders keep our nation safe. We provide premium systems and services to the Department of Defense, government agencies, and commercial clients across areas including acoustic sensors, signal processing, combat systems, torpedoes, cybersecurity, knowledge management, and electronic warfare. If you want the chance to lead, it’s time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)! 

As an Advanced Software Engineer for GDMS Canonsburg, you’ll be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for designing and building test systems that verify mission-critical hardware.

 

What you’ll experience

  • Design and develop software-based test systems for mission-critical hardware.
  • Integrate software with electrical hardware and National Instruments hardware.
  • Automate functional and performance testing of physical hardware through software.
  • Develop and maintain digital signal processing software and test applications.
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

 

What sets you apart:

  • Experience working with electrical hardware, both hands on and programmatically
  • Experience with National Instruments Hardware
  • Proficiency with one or more of the following:
    • C/C++
    • Object Oriented Development
    • Windows/Visual Studio/.NET
  • Background implementing Digital Signal Processing software
  • Experience automating testing of physical hardware via software
  • Ability to lead the software development process
  • Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways
  • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success
  • Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
  • 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 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

 

Workplace Options:This position is on-site with the opportunity for flex scheduling moving forward. 

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 $115,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /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

About Company

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, employees share a common mission to be a trusted partner to the U.S. defense, intelligence and homeland security communities.

Whether you're working on the internal systems of a new ship strategic to the U.S. Navy's role in keeping sea lanes open, developing a camera system for the U.S. Army to protect our forces or helping the Department of Homeland Security coordinate defense against and response to cyber attacks, you'll share a sense of duty and patriotism common to all General Dynamics employees.

When you join General Dynamics, you'll become part of a culture that nurtures innovation. We encourage our professionals to challenge the conventional way of doing things. And we motivate our employees to solve tough customer problems by promoting and sharing new ideas.

Join a team that's dedicated to what matters most. Build your career at General Dynamics today.

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics employs approximately 91,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.

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