Advanced Software Engineer, SATCOM and EW

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$118,519–$131,482 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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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 1161 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Advanced Software Engineer, SATCOM and EW

JOB TITLE: CMSS Advanced Software Engineer (SATCOM and EW) As a CMSS Advanced Software Engineer (SATCOM and EW), you will join a cross-functional team focused on the analysis and resolution of security findings while designing and implementing complex system improvements. You will lead the design, documentation, implementation, and automated testing of complex software features and sustainment releases. Your daily work involves performing root-cause analysis, conducting code reviews, and providing technical guidance to team members. You will utilize Python, Java, C, C++, and shell scripting within Unix/Linux environments. The role requires expertise in software architecture, automated unit and integration testing, and CI/CD pipelines. You will solve technical problems related to SATCOM and electronic warfare, ensuring the delivery of reliable software that supports critical operational missions and security remediation.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Colorado?

Median $172966 from 78 postings across 22 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the design, documentation, implementation, and code review of complex software features.
  • Perform automated testing and develop maintainable, well-documented production code.
  • Execute security remediation, root-cause analysis, and resolution of customer-impacting software issues.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on engineering practices and standards.
  • Partner with cybersecurity and systems stakeholders to define solutions and verify system behavior.
  • Develop and troubleshoot software in Unix/Linux environments using shell scripting and system-level debugging.
  • Support deployment and operational readiness for mission-critical software systems.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire.
  • Ability to obtain a polygraph within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree, plus 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise developing production software in Python, Java, C, C++, or comparable object-oriented languages.
  • Strong experience developing and troubleshooting software in Unix/Linux environments, including shell scripting and system-level debugging.
  • Experience with SATCOM, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, automated test frameworks, Agile, and DevSecOps (preferred).

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