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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.
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As a Software Engineering Lead - Guidance Test Equipment, you will lead a cross-functional team to develop software, tools, automation, and integration capabilities for the Trident II D5LE2 Missile Guidance System. You will drive the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical test capabilities while partnering with systems, hardware, and test engineers to interface with complex lab environments. Your daily work involves managing technical direction, mentoring engineers, and modernizing workflows through CI/CD, automation, containerization, and configuration management. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, Python, MATLAB, and tools like Docker or Podman. You will also manage data acquisition, networking, and middleware for embedded systems. This position addresses the challenge of developing reliable test infrastructure for complex strategic guidance systems within a highly regulated defense environment to ensure successful verification of critical capabilities.
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