CMSS Advanced Software Engineer (SATCOM and EW)
General Dynamics Mission Systems1 day ago
Colorado Springs, CO, USASenior
Base Salary
$119k - $131k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead software architecture, design, documentation, implementation, code review, and automated testing for complex features and sustainment releases.
- Own security remediation, root-cause analysis, system improvements, and resolution of customer-impacting software issues.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support for design reviews, code reviews, planning, estimation, and engineering practice improvements.
- Collaborate with systems, test, cybersecurity, and customer stakeholders to define solutions, verify system behavior, and support deployment and operational readiness.
- Develop reliable software supporting SATCOM, electronic warfare, and operational missions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field plus at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at the time of hire and ability to obtain a polygraph within a reasonable time.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information.
- Demonstrated production software development expertise in Python, Java, C, C++, or comparable object-oriented languages.
- Strong Unix/Linux development and troubleshooting experience, including shell scripting and system-level debugging.
- Experience with software architecture and design, automated unit and integration testing, and maintainable, well-documented code.
- Technical leadership experience in design reviews, code reviews, complex debugging, and mentoring or guiding less-experienced engineers.
- Preferred experience with SATCOM, CI/CD pipeline design and implementation, Docker, automated test frameworks, and DevSecOps.
- Ability to work on-site and communicate complex technical information clearly to engineering and program stakeholders.
Benefits
- Relocation package is available.
- Fully on-site work arrangement in Colorado Springs, with occasional travel potentially required.
- Flexible 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off if desired.
- 401(k) matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, wellness programs, employee resource groups, and social groups.
- Opportunities for continuous learning, development, and research-oriented work.
About General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and manufactures secure communications, C4ISR, cyber defense, and maritime/underwater systems used across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. It sells integrated hardware and software to U.S. and allied defense and intelligence agencies under government contracts and long-term programs. The company is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, and operates as a business unit of General Dynamics.