This role pays more than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,462–$184,825
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$214k
versus about
$167k
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
1123 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,093–$150,385
across 984 roles with salary data.
The Software Engineer SME supports USINDOPACOM J6 enterprise IT, mission partner interoperability, and Indo-Pacific theater operations. This role involves managing IT modernization projects from requirements definition through planning, integration, testing, and transition. The engineer will collaborate with technical teams to mature prototypes, execute modernization sprints, and improve enterprise capabilities while leading software engineering analysis and application modernization efforts. Key responsibilities include ensuring secure design, integration, and DevSecOps-oriented practices while translating mission needs into maintainable software requirements. The candidate must possess expertise in software architecture, DevSecOps, application modernization, APIs, integration, and secure development. Essential skills include technical writing, analytical problem-solving, and customer engagement to resolve challenges across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams. This role specifically addresses the challenge of modernizing enterprise IT capabilities and strengthening mission partner interoperability within a complex Indo-Pacific theater environment.