Advanced Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Dedham, MA
Salary: $130,371–$144,630 / yr
Posted: 52 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k

This role $138k

$109k most similar roles pay here $223k

This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $144,830–$190,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $168k 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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Advanced Software Engineer

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As an Advance Software Engineer - clearance required, you will join a cross-functional team within the NC3 business segment to focus on the design, development, and testing of next-generation Strategic Systems. You will be responsible for building and refining software while applying core engineering concepts, principles, and theories to solve complex problems. The role requires proficiency in object-oriented development, Python, bash, and GitLab, along with experience using SAST tools and Atlassian products. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to provide technical leadership in a collaborative environment. This position involves research-oriented work aimed at developing practical solutions for national security within the strategic systems domain. The role requires a Secret security clearance and a background in software engineering or related fields, focusing on high-tech solutions for mission-critical defense applications.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $207604 from 88 postings across 22 companies.

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Skills

Python Bash GitLab SAST Agile Atlassian AI

What you'll do

Design, develop, and test the next generation of Strategic Systems for the NC3 business segment.
Perform object-oriented development to build high-quality software solutions.
Utilize Python and bash scripting to support engineering tasks.
Manage source code and version control using GitLab.
Implement security measures using SAST tools during the development lifecycle.
Provide technical leadership to solve complex engineering problems.
Identify opportunities to integrate AI for continuous process improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
Agile experience (preferred).
Proficiency in object-oriented development, Python, bash, and SAST tools (preferred).
Experience with GitLab and Atlassian tools (preferred).
Strong understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories (preferred).

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