General Dynamics

Manufacturing Software Engineer

General Dynamics$116K — $129K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of job-related experience, or Master's degree plus 3 years experience
  • Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance required
  • U.S. citizenship mandatory
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing and six sigma principles

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automated manufacturing methods and processes
  • Code, integrate, and test hardware and software solutions
  • Estimate manufacturing costs and make tooling recommendations
  • Document procedures and work instructions
  • Enhance production line output with technician collaboration
  • Conduct process analysis for new business opportunities
  • Participate in internal reviews of system components

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology projects
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on innovation and process improvement
  • Potential to impact automated manufacturing solutions directly
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret 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

The Manufacturing Software Engineer is responsible for developing, and maintaining automated manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for new and existing products. This role involves working closely with design engineering, managing manufacturing process capital, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficient and cost-effective production.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Codes, integrates, tests hardware and software, and documents automated software manufacturing solutions.
  • Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
  • Document procedures, process qualifications, work instructions, and shop aids.
  • Ability to quickly learn hardware architectures of different products.
  • Participates with technicians on enhancing production line output
  • Provide process analysis to support new business (NPI) opportunity assessment and quoting.
  • Participates in internal review of software, hardware, and mechanical components and systems.
  • Operates within an Agile/Scrum framework to deliver iterative software improvements.
  • Researches and analyzes data to determine feasibility of design or application.
  • Keeps abreast of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvements.
  • Applies principles and techniques of computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of manufacturing software.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Proficient understanding of lean manufacturing principles, six sigma methodology, and electrical/mechanical component integration.
  • Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, and Python
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency with Linux application development
  • Familiar with Xilinx tools and development
  • Familiar with STM32 or MSP430 development
  • Familiar in RESTCONF or SNMP
  • Proficiency with Git version control
  • Proficient knowledge of computer engineering concepts, principles, and theories
  • Proficient written and verbal communications skills.
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation


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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 $116,395.00 - USD $129,126.00 /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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