Software Engineer, Weapon Launchers & Simulation

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Manassas, VA
Salary
$90,833–$100,767 / yr
Posted
20 days ago
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Below 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.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Weapon Launchers & Simulation

Software Engineer - Weapon Launchers & Simulation will join the Progeny Systems team to support the U.S. Navy's platforms within the Tactical domain. As a member of a cross-functional team, the individual will design and develop software for the Common Weapon Launcher and Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator. Day-to-day responsibilities involve applying software engineering concepts, principles, and theories within an agile methodology to solve complex technical problems. The role requires proficiency in Linux and Bash, networking and networking switches, Java, C/C++, React, and Typescript. The successful candidate will handle increasing responsibilities while identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement. This position focuses on developing practical software solutions for national security, specifically supporting weapon launcher and simulation systems for naval platforms.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $165000 from 125 postings across 23 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and develop software supporting U.S. Navy platforms within the Tactical domain.
  • Develop software for the Common Weapon Launcher and Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator.
  • Apply software engineering principles and agile methodologies to the development process.
  • Utilize Linux and Bash environments for software development tasks.
  • Implement networking solutions and manage networking switches.
  • Develop applications using Java, C/C++, React, and TypeScript.
  • Identify and apply AI opportunities 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 STEM field plus 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree plus 6 months of relevant experience.
  • Experience with Linux and Bash (preferred).
  • Experience with Networking or Networking Switches (preferred).
  • Experience with Java (preferred).
  • Experience with C/C++ (preferred).
  • Experience with React and Typescript (preferred).

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