System Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hanover, MD
Salary: $186,575–$252,425 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $124,145–$196,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $220k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

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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 · System Software Engineer

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The System Software Engineer will serve as a Subject Matter Expert within the NIGHTRAVEN program, leading a team of engineers to support mission-critical government projects. The role involves managing sprints, coordinating with customer leads, and overseeing testing, release documentation, and team tasking. Key responsibilities include facilitating test environments, managing release candidates, and driving innovation in software delivery. The successful candidate will utilize a technical stack including Java, Springboot, Angular, JavaScript, and Linux operating systems like RedHat and Rocky. Proficiency with DevOps tools such as Docker, Jenkins, Git, Nexus, and Jira is required, along with experience in SCRUM management. Candidates should also possess core competencies in software engineering to solve complex technical problems within a secure government defense and intelligence context.

What does a System Software Engineer earn?

Median $235750 from 73 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Java Angular Springboot JavaScript Docker Jenkins Git Nexus RedHat Cypress Scrum DevOps Jira

What you'll do

Lead and manage engineering team sprints, testing, and release documentation.
Coordinate with customer leads and manage tasking for team members.
Utilize Jira, Jenkins, Docker, and other DevOps tools to drive efficiency.
Manage the sprint backlog and facilitate the test environment.
Oversee release candidates and End of Test Report (EOTR) processes.
Develop software using Java, Springboot, Angular, and JavaScript.
Maintain and operate applications on RedHat and Rocky Linux operating systems.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.
Must be a US citizen.
Must have 10+ years of related experience.
Must have a degree, technical training, or relevant certification.
Must possess skills in Angular, Java, RedHat, and Scrum.
Must have experience with DevOps tools including Jira, Jenkins, Docker, Git, and Nexus.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills to manage sprints and coordinate with customers.
Security clearance level: TS//SCI Full scope with the DoD customer.

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