Advanced Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Huntsville, ALColorado Springs, CO
Salary
$112,924–$125,275 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $132,389–$209,692 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Advanced Software Engineer

The 26-025 Advanced Software Engineer joins the GD Mission Systems team as a Performance Assessment Engineer. In this role, you will develop software tools and conduct in-depth analysis to evaluate and enhance the performance of Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications systems. You will collaborate with software engineers, data analysts, and system architects to support system optimization on a high-profile defense contract. Key responsibilities include producing tooling for system assessment, creating chart packages, and applying statistical distributions for hypothesis testing and model validation. Required technical skills include programming in Java and Python, database management, networking, and data communications. Preferred experience includes DevOps tools like Jenkins, HTCondor, and GitLab, as well as performing systems engineering for DoD Information Systems.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Colorado?

Median $168000 from 81 postings across 21 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop software tools to evaluate and enhance the performance of C2BMC systems.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis to support system optimization on high-profile defense contracts.
  • Produce tooling and products in Java and Python to assist with system assessments.
  • Utilize DevOps tools such as Jenkins, HTCondor, and GitLab for software development.
  • Apply statistical distributions for hypothesis testing, model validation, and inferential statistics.
  • Perform systems engineering for Department of Defense Information Systems.
  • Create and brief chart packages for technical tooling and analysis results.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous process improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field is required.
  • 5+ years of job-related experience is required.
  • Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience is required.
  • Agile experience is preferred.
  • Programming languages including Java, C++, Python, database management, networking, or data communications are preferred.
  • Experience with DevOps related tooling (Jenkins, HTCondor, GitLab, etc.) is preferred.

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