Software Engineer Entry Level

General Dynamics

Confirmed live yesterday High trust

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Bloomington, MN
Salary: $85,807–$95,193 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $149k

This role $90k

$74k $197k

below market most similar roles pay here above market

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $113,700–$184,900 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $90k versus about $149k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

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 1363 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1161 roles with salary data.

Most-posted roles

View all roles at General Dynamics

At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer Entry Level

Role Posting Log in to save

The Software Engineer Entry Level joins the Airborne Systems team to support the development of critical aviation technologies. In this role, you will work within a cross-functional team to build airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit, crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft, and weapon control systems for the launch and control of precision guided weapons. You will apply software engineering concepts, principles, and theories while utilizing agile methodology to solve complex technical problems. The position requires proficiency in embedded C/C++ and Linux. You will be responsible for ensuring advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance by developing practical solutions for national security. This role involves research-oriented work and identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $196000 from 2584 postings across 147 companies.

See salary data

Skills

C/C++ Linux Agile AI

What you'll do

Develop software for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit.
Build crypto products used for identifying friendly aircraft.
Develop weapon control systems to enable the launch and control of precision guided weapons.
Apply software engineering principles and agile methodologies to the development process.
Utilize embedded C/C++ and Linux to support airborne systems.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity in a research-oriented environment.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
A Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Engineering, Science, or Math plus 1 year of relevant experience is required.
A Master's degree is required.
A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
Strong experience with embedded C/C++ (preferred).
Strong experience with Linux (preferred).
Software Development Leadership experience (preferred).
Clear understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, theories, and agile methodology (preferred).