Advanced Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Colorado Springs, COHuntsville, AL
Salary: $112,924–$125,275 / yr
Posted: 125 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $119k

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This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $122,285–$177,250 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $150k 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

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The Advanced Software Engineer joins the engineering team to lead the software development process and provide technical leadership. This role involves applying technical standards and methodologies to solve complex challenges in creative ways while championing new ideas and process improvements. The successful candidate will identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation while mentoring others for success. Key competencies include a thorough knowledge of technology trends, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and the ability to manage software lifecycles. The work is research-oriented, focusing on developing practical solutions for national security across ground, sea, air, space, and cyberspace domains. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and experience to support these mission-critical defense and scientific technology solutions.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Colorado?

Median $168000 from 81 postings across 21 companies.

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Skills

AI Technical Standards

What you'll do

Lead the end-to-end software development process.
Apply technical standards and methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges.
Champion new technology trends and process improvements.
Provide technical leadership to position team members for success.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Perform research-oriented work to develop practical solutions for national security.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field plus 5 years of relevant experience.
Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to lead the software development process (preferred).
Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways (preferred).
Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success (preferred).
Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements (preferred).

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