Software Engineer Entry Level

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$85,807–$95,193 / yr
Posted
54 days ago
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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $147k
This role $90k
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This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $113,700–$179,375 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $90k versus about $147k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer Entry Level

The Software Engineer Entry Level joins the engineering team at the Pittsfield, Massachusetts site to support a cross-functional team. This role involves development throughout the entire software lifecycle, where the engineer will build and maintain practical solutions for national security. Key responsibilities include creating software requirements and documentation, such as design and test documents, while communicating technical concepts in a collaborative environment. The position requires proficiency in C/C++, Linux at the user or administrator level, and experience with network switches. Candidates should also possess skills in Kubernetes, Docker, containerization, and collaborative source control tools like Synergy or GitLab. The work is research-oriented, focusing on software engineering principles and agile methodologies to solve complex technical problems within the defense and scientific arenas.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $199500 from 111 postings across 24 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop software throughout the entire software lifecycle.
  • Write and maintain code using C/C++ programming languages.
  • Manage and operate Linux systems at the user or administrator level.
  • Utilize containerization technologies including Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Create and maintain software requirements, design documents, and test diagrams.
  • Manage source code using collaborative tools like Synergy or GitLab.
  • Identify and apply AI opportunities for continuous process improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Agile experience (preferred).
  • Linux experience at the User or Administrator Level (preferred).
  • Proficient in C/C++ (preferred).
  • Experience with network switches, Kubernetes, Docker, or containerization (preferred).
  • Experience with collaborative source control, software requirements, and documentation (preferred).

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