Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Port Orchard, Washington

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,833–$100,767 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Apache Kafka, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Code Reviews, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Docker, Java, JavaScript, Kanban, Mathematics, Messaging Middleware, Microservices, PostgreSQL, REST (Representational State Transfer), RabbitMQ, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Sprint Planning, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Plan/Schedule, United States Citizen, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Port Orchard, Washington
POSTED
26 days ago
Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months 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
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 $90,833.00 - USD $100,767.00 /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 the Company

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General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1952
WEBSITE
https://gdmissionsystems.com