General Dynamics · 1 day ago
Modem Software Engineer
USA-AZ-Scottsdale
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider in defense technology, seeking a Modem Engineer to support Ground Station Development. The role involves software requirements analysis, design, development, and testing of software and hardware solutions for national security missions.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs software requirements analysis, participates in research, designs, develops and tests software, hardware, Modem and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems or embedded products
Codes, tests, integrates and documents software solutions
Applies principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex software and architectures
Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposals, market trends, state of technology and industry, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Participates in internal review of software components and Modem systems
Receives little instruction on day-to-day work
More often responsible to define the scope, schedule and expectations for the work they execute or lead
Independently determines approach to solutions
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
Contributes and accountable to the completion of major programs and projects
Responsible for resolution of significant and diverse problems and issues of broad scope and complexity
May provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees and teams
Failure to accomplish results or errors may cause significant project delays or require the substantial allocation of additional resources
Collaborates with senior management and leadership within engineering and sometimes across the company
Frequently works with organizations outside engineering or with external customers
Builds stable working relationships internally
Networks with senior internal and external personnel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience
Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred
Agile experience
Communication Protocols
Linux
Software Defined Modems
DevSecOps
Cloud (preferably AWS)
Network Systems
C++, C
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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