Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or Engineering, Science, or Math.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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 an Software Systems Engineer / Integrator supporting Surface Ship Systems Programs, you will be an integral member of an agile engineering team committed to delivering robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions for U.S. Navy surface ships.
In this role, you will design, configure, and integrate software solutions to address complex integration challenges, conduct manual testing and debugging in production-like lab environments, and develop clear technical documentation in support of a rigorous systems engineering process. You will participate in daily team collaboration to ensure commitments to the U.S. Navy mission are met with consistency and quality.
We encourage candidates to apply if they possess any of the following preferred qualifications: familiarity with Linux Server and/or Microsoft Windows Desktop and Server technologies; experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible; and/or experience designing, configuring, and securing virtual machines using VMware or Proxmox.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Containerization & Software Delivery
Package, deploy, and maintain containerized applications using tools such as Zarf and related container orchestration frameworks. Deliver updates to systems through scripted and automated pipelines in support of continuous integration and delivery workflows.
Scripting & Automation
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, PowerShell, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to streamline integration, deployment, and system administration tasks.
Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration
Engage in frequent, professional written communication with internal teams and external stakeholders via email and collaborative platforms. Maintain and contribute to project documentation, task tracking, and reporting using Jira and Confluence — with the understanding that all entries are visible to customer stakeholders and must reflect professional standards.
Documentation & Reporting
Author and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation, integration reports, and in-application metrics dashboards. Familiarity with HTML is beneficial for contributing to web-based documentation and reporting interfaces.
Application Code Familiarity (Debugging Support)
Working familiarity with one or more of the following languages/frameworks is advantageous for debugging and integration support purposes: Java, Vue.js, .NET MAUI, and/or Go. HTML familiarity is also helpful given documentation and reporting requirements.
AI-Assisted Engineering
Identify and apply AI tools and technologies to improve engineering workflows, testing efficiency, integration processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality Assurance & Integration Testing
Perform manual testing, debugging, and validation of software applications and integrated systems within a production-like lab environment. Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution to ensure system reliability and readiness.
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Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Port Orchard, WA team.
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 $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 /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
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.