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General Dynamics Mission Systems · 11 hours ago

2025-65433 - Sr Advanced Software Engineer

Canonsburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in technology and defense solutions, seeking a Senior Advanced Software Engineer to develop and enhance embedded systems for Naval Programs. The role involves technical leadership, software development, and collaboration with various teams to ensure software meets safety, security, and performance requirements.

AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Wilma Ruppert

Responsibilities

Technical leadership and software development

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Design, development, testing and delivery of software artifacts in support of customer requirements

Leadership in and contributions to the next design of the embedded system services

Proactively driving the software engineering life cycle, from requirements gathering, analysis and documentation to government support and maintenance

Technical leadership and engineering expertise in diagnostics/debugging issues in existing code required for real time high surety systems

You will collaborate across the functional teams to resolve issues and recommend solutions to ensure that your software and the system meets requirements with the safety, security, and performance needed for deployment

You will engage with the customer community through reviews of progress, issues, feedback, and technology/capability roadmaps

Qualification

CLinuxEmbedded real-time systemsMessage-oriented middlewareDevOps conceptsAgile experienceSoftware engineering lifecycleTechnical leadershipProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field

8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience

Agile experience

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire

U.S. citizenship is required

Technical leadership and software development

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Design, development, testing and delivery of software artifacts in support of customer requirements

Leadership in and contributions to the next design of the embedded system services

Proactively driving the software engineering life cycle, from requirements gathering, analysis and documentation to government support and maintenance

Technical leadership and engineering expertise in diagnostics/debugging issues in existing code required for real time high surety systems

Ability to communicate project vision, scope and technical details with other technical team members

Knowledge of and experience using C (6+ years)

Knowledge of and experience using Linux (shell scripting and command line expertise)

Experience in embedded real-time systems

Knowledge of and experience using message-oriented middleware

Desire to work within the entire software engineering lifecycle

A quick learner and adaptable to new technologies

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable in implementing ideas from scratch, owning major application features, and take responsibility for their maintenance and improvement over time

Experience participating in technical architecture decisions for complex products

Demonstrated in-depth experience developing, testing and debugging real time software

Compiling and assessing user and customer feedback to improve software performance

Experience with DevOps concepts such as implementing Version Control and standing up branching strategies

Automating processes for build, test, and deploy

Applied experience with agile/lean principles in software development

Preferred

Experience working with other message-oriented Middleware products such as AMQP, Data Distribution Service (DDS)

Experience in developing in satisfaction of customer driven traditional waterfall development / integration milestones, applying best practices and techniques, Agile

Proficiency with utilizing basic lab equipment like Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Spectrum Analyzers, and other test equipment

Proficiency with different communication protocols like GPIB, RS232, SPI, etc

Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1952

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees