General Dynamics

Entry Level Software Engineer

General Dynamics$77K — $86K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field required
  • Ability to obtain DoD TS/SCI security clearance required
  • Agile experience preferred
  • Strong fundamentals in Computer Science theory
  • Proficient in Java, C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript

Responsibilities

  • Assist in software requirements analysis and participate in research and design
  • Develop and test software and tools, enhancing existing applications and creating new products
  • Apply standards and methodologies throughout the system development life cycle
  • Engage in internal reviews of software components and systems
  • Cultivate a technical culture focused on user-centered design and problem-solving

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities with a focus on continuous learning
  • Collaborative, research-oriented work environment with award-winning teams
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off
  • Comprehensive benefits including 401k matching and healthcare
  • Supportive employee resource and social groups
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required 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 GDMS, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for performing software requirements analysis, lead research and design, and develop and test software and tools. From inventing new products or enhancing existing applications, your talent and leadership abilities will be front and center.

 

As a Software Engineer, you will:

  • Assist in software requirements analysis, participate in research, design, develop and test software and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications
  • Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products
  • Support and develop our technical culture by being engaged, intellectually curious, friendly, motivated to solve complex problems, and inspired to deliver superior user-centered design
  • Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems

What sets you apart:

  • Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle
  • Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges
  • Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to secure buy-in on concepts and ideas
  • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
  • Appreciation for user-centric design
  • 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 Hybrid/Flex.While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsburgh location https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/pittsburgh

 

Additional Key Skillsets:

 

Programming Skills:

  • Strong fundamentals in Computer Science theory (data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity)
  • Solid object oriented programming and software design skills
  • Proficient in one of the following: Java, C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript (using object oriented techniques)
  • Web Services knowledge such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Redux

Other beneficial common programming patterns/paradigms:

  • Familiarity with multiple DevOps tool chains (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm/Ansible/Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab)
  • Familiarity with cloud services and tooling (AWS)
  • Experience supporting software teams using Agile methodologies
  • Detailed and fully proficient knowledge of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvements
  • Concurrent programming and building multi-threaded systems
  • Memory and CPU profiling
  • Data modeling and writing efficient data access methods
  • Experience building large-scale mission-critical applications
  • Experience with distributed systems
  • Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Direct manipulation of user interfaces
  • Information visualization (charts, rendering maps)

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Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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