Software Engineer Entry Level

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Middletown, RI
Salary: $77,843–$86,358 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 61 roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $143k

This role $82k

$66k most similar roles pay here $185k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $115,091–$170,715 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $82k versus about $143k 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 1119 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,397–$151,803 across 981 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer Entry Level

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The Software Engineer Entry Level joins the engineering team to develop and maintain software for a Payload Control System. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and integrate software solutions while troubleshooting issues to ensure optimal system performance. You will also participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices. The position requires proficiency in C++ programming and object-oriented design, along with experience in networking protocols, AMQP, and socket programming such as TCP/UDP. You must utilize source control best practices like Git. Preferred skills include Agile methodologies, Linux environments, Kubernetes, Docker, the QT Framework, and tools like Jira and Confluence. The work involves developing advanced technology solutions to solve complex problems within the defense and scientific arenas for national security purposes.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $196000 from 2245 postings across 149 companies.

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Skills

C++ Object-Oriented Design TCP/UDP AMQP Git Agile Linux Kubernetes Docker Qt Framework Jira Confluence

What you'll do

Develop and maintain software for the Payload Control System.
Design and integrate software solutions with cross-functional teams.
Troubleshoot and resolve software issues to ensure optimal system performance.
Participate in code reviews to improve software development practices.
Implement object-oriented designs using C++ programming.
Manage networking protocols including AMQP and TCP/UDP socket programming.
Maintain source control using Git best practices.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Engineering, Science, or Math.
U.S. citizenship is required.
A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
Proficiency in C++ programming and object-oriented design.
Experience with networking protocols, AMQP, and socket programming such as TCP/UDP.
Experience with software development and source control best practices (Git).
Experience with Agile development methodologies (preferred).
Experience with Linux environments, Kubernetes, Docker, the QT Framework, Jira, or Confluence (preferred).

Software Engineer Entry Level

General Dynamics

Dedham, MA 24 days ago $83,721–$92,878

Object oriented development Agile SAST GitLab Python Bash Atlassian

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