MUOS Software Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems2 days ago
Scottsdale, AZ, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$95k - $106k/yr
Responsibilities
- Research, design, develop, maintain, and document MUOS software applications and engineering tools throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Translate system and software requirements into solutions addressing hardware/software interfaces and system-level communications behavior.
- Support lab hardware/software integration, test setup, configuration, and execution of functional, regression, system, and network tests.
- Develop and maintain test tools, automation, scripts, and procedures, including Eggplant-based testing and Python/Linux scripting.
- Debug software and integration issues, analyze logs and test results, document defects, support root-cause analysis, implement fixes, and verify corrections.
- Collaborate with software, systems, RF, test engineers, project leads, and end users to communicate results and improve software quality and test effectiveness.
- Initially support Systems efforts and adapt to other MUOS software, integration, and test priorities as program needs evolve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field plus at least two years of relevant experience, or a master's degree plus at least six months of relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of software development processes, software engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET security clearance within a reasonable time after hire.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information are required.
- Ability to provide technical leadership, learn and apply new information quickly, solve challenging problems, and work collaboratively.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Benefits
- Exciting career path with continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Research-oriented work with teams developing practical solutions for national security.
- Hybrid/Flex workplace in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Flexible 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off if desired.
- Benefits include 401(k) matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, and employee resource and social groups.
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.