General Dynamics Mission Systems · 19 hours ago
Sr Advanced Software Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $158K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services. They are seeking a Senior Advanced Software Engineer to serve as principal technical authority for software architecture and development, leading the design and integration of complex weapon system software.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as principal technical authority and strategic leader for SLCM-N software architecture and development
Define and drive technical vision, architectural standards, and long-term roadmaps for complex weapon system software
Lead development and maintenance of software for payload control systems, including networking protocols and socket programming
Design and develop new functionality and apply emerging technologies to existing systems capabilities
Maintain and modernize existing software, integrating new components into existing subsystems and refactoring legacy implementations
Lead cross-functional teams in designing and integrating software solutions across system boundaries
Drive resolution of highly complex software and networking issues to ensure optimal system performance
Establish and champion software engineering best practices, code quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
Mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering technical excellence through teaching and knowledge transfer
Lead technical planning, customer engagements, and program reviews
Quickly learn and adapt to a wide variety of technologies and lead tasks that small teams can execute
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience
Agile experience preferred
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred
15+ years of progressive software development experience with significant time in senior technical leadership roles
Expert proficiency in C++ programming
Experience with networking protocols and socket programming
Change Management (CM) expertise
Advanced Git knowledge and workflow design
Scripting languages expertise including Python, Bash, and Perl
Advanced knowledge of Qt Framework for enterprise applications
Strong background in Kubernetes orchestration at scale
Expert-level understanding of Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) architecture
Comprehensive knowledge of submarine systems, operations, and tactical mission requirements
Experience with Agile development methodologies and scaling practices
Experience with real-time systems, embedded programming, and performance optimization
Background in high-bandwidth data recording and storage systems
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
Recent News
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2026-01-17
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