Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$95,384–$105,817 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k
This role $101k
$83k most similar roles pay here $215k

This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$180,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $101k versus about $159k 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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer

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 while contributing to research-oriented work that develops practical solutions for national security. The role requires proficiency in C/C++, Linux experience at the user or administrator level, and knowledge of network switches. Additionally, you will work with Kubernetes, Docker, containerization, and collaborative source control tools like Synergy or GitLab. You must be capable of managing software requirements and documentation, including design, development, and test documents. The position focuses on real-time embedded development within a collaborative environment where you can apply engineering principles to complex technical challenges while identifying opportunities to integrate AI for continuous improvement and innovation in the defense sector.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $207604 from 88 postings across 22 companies.

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What you'll do

  • 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 Linux systems at the user or administrator level.
  • Implement containerization solutions using Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Create technical documentation including design, development, and test documents.
  • Manage source code using collaborative tools like Synergy or GitLab.
  • Provide technical leadership to solve complex engineering problems.
  • Identify opportunities to integrate AI for continuous process improvement.

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, network switches, Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization (preferred).
  • Experience with collaborative source control, software requirements, and documentation (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of software engineering concepts, technical leadership, and AI application for innovation (preferred).

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