Advanced Software Engineer

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 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

Role Description

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

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 fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Port Orchard, WA or Las Vegas, NV and Lakewood, OH.

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 $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /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