Advanced Software Engineer
General Dynamics
- Location
- Port Orchard, WA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $112.9k – $125.3k/yr
Skills
About this role
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