Software Engineer SME

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Camp Smith, HI
Salary
$187,179–$241,500 / yr
Posted
125 days ago
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Above market

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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 1377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer SME

The Software Engineer SME will join the team to support USINDOPACOM J6 enterprise IT modernization and mission partner interoperability across the Indo-Pacific theater. This role involves supporting IT modernization projects from requirements definition through planning, integration, testing, and transition. The individual will lead software engineering analysis, application modernization efforts, and secure design while collaborating with technical teams to mature prototypes and modernization sprints. Key responsibilities include translating mission needs into maintainable software requirements, resolving technical challenges with stakeholders, and preparing technical documentation. Required expertise includes software architecture, DevSecOps, application modernization, APIs and integration, and secure development. The position requires 15+ years of experience in a DoD or enterprise IT environment to solve complex technical challenges and strengthen operational collaboration across various service components and mission partners.

What you'll do

  • Support IT modernization projects from requirements definition through planning, integration, testing, and transition.
  • Mature prototypes, modernization sprints, and enterprise capability improvements with technical teams.
  • Lead software engineering analysis and application modernization using secure design and DevSecOps practices.
  • Translate mission needs into maintainable software requirements and implementation plans for users.
  • Resolve technical challenges with USINDOPACOM J6 stakeholders, service components, and mission partners.
  • Prepare technical documentation, briefings, status inputs, and recommendations for customer and internal leadership.

What we're looking for

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Must currently possess a Top Secret security clearance.
  • 15+ years of related experience supporting the role, mission area, or equivalent DoD/enterprise IT environment.
  • Proficiency in software architecture, DevSecOps, application modernization, APIs and integration, and secure development.
  • Skills in software requirements, software solutions, and technical leadership.
  • Strong communication, analytical problem-solving, technical writing, and customer engagement abilities.
  • Experience supporting USINDOPACOM, combatant command, service component, or joint/coalition mission environments (preferred).
  • Experience working in government site environments and coordinating with military and civilian stakeholders (preferred).

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