This role pays less than
98%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$177,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$101k
versus about
$157k
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
1002 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,397–$151,803
across 919 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems, you will join a cross-functional team responsible for development throughout the entire software lifecycle. You will be tasked with solving tough problems and communicating technical concepts within a collaborative environment to develop practical solutions for national security. The role involves creating documentation such as design, development, and test documents while potentially providing technical leadership. To succeed in this position, you should possess skills in real-time embedded development, C/C++, and Linux at the user or administrator level. Additionally, the role requires familiarity with network switches, Kubernetes, Docker, containerization, and collaborative source control tools like Synergy or GitLab. You will apply software engineering principles to address complex challenges while identifying opportunities to integrate AI for continuous improvement and innovation within the mission-critical defense and scientific product areas.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Massachusetts?
Median $193000 from 77 postings across 19 companies.
Develop software throughout the entire lifecycle as part of a cross-functional team.
Perform real-time embedded development using C and C++.
Manage and operate systems at the Linux user or administrator level.
Implement containerization solutions using Kubernetes and Docker.
Create technical documentation including design, development, and test documents.
Utilize collaborative source control systems like Synergy or GitLab for versioning.
Provide technical leadership to solve complex engineering problems.
Identify opportunities to integrate AI for continuous process improvement and innovation.
What we're looking for
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
Agile experience (preferred).
Proficiency in C/C++, real-time embedded development, Linux at the User or Administrator level, network switches, Kubernetes/Docker/Containerization, and collaborative source control (preferred).
Experience with software requirements and documentation (preferred).
Strong understanding of software engineering concepts, technical leadership, and ability to apply AI for innovation (preferred).
C#
C++
Python
Linux
EtherCAT
Motion Control
Machine Learning
AI
FPGA
Software Architecture
Robotics
Automation
Instrumentation
Optical Imaging Systems
Safety Logic
Data Transfer
LabVIEW
C++
Python
National Instruments
cDAQ
cRIO
PXI
Data Acquisition
Distributed Systems
Network Communication
Unit Testing
Performance Optimization
Debugging