Advanced Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Canonsburg, PA
Salary: $115,000–$125,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k

This role $120k

$105k most similar roles pay here $213k

This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $141,500–$185,285 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $120k versus about $163k 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 1245 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $121,550–$150,385 across 1069 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Advanced Software Engineer

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As an Advanced Software Engineer, you will join a cross-functional team dedicated to designing and building test systems that verify mission-critical hardware. Your daily responsibilities include developing software-based test systems, integrating software with electrical and National Instruments hardware, and automating the functional and performance testing of physical hardware through software. You will also develop and maintain digital signal processing software and test applications while identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement. The role requires proficiency in C/C++, Object Oriented Development, and Windows/Visual Studio/.NET environments. You will solve technical challenges by applying standard methodologies to complex problems within the domain of defense systems. This position focuses on creating reliable testing infrastructure for critical hardware components, ensuring high-performance functionality through automated software solutions and advanced signal processing techniques.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $197750 from 2137 postings across 141 companies.

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Skills

C/C++ Object Oriented Development .NET Visual Studio Digital Signal Processing National Instruments Hardware Windows AI

What you'll do

Design and develop software-based test systems for mission-critical hardware.
Integrate software with electrical hardware and National Instruments hardware.
Automate functional and performance testing of physical hardware through software.
Develop and maintain digital signal processing software and test applications.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Lead the software development process and provide technical leadership.
Apply technical standards and methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field, plus 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree, plus 3 years of experience.
Experience working with electrical hardware both hands-on and programmatically (preferred).
Experience with National Instruments hardware (preferred).
Proficiency in C/C++, Object Oriented Development, and Windows/Visual Studio/.NET (preferred).
Background implementing Digital Signal Processing software (preferred).
Experience automating testing of physical hardware via software (preferred).