Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or Engineering, Science, or Math.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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.
Responsibilities for this Position
ROLE DESCRIPTION
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions supporting the NOSIS program
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment
- Contribute to full-stack development across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and continuous integration/delivery pipelines
- Support system integration, RESTful API design, and containerized deployments
- Produce and maintain technical documentation
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
- js + PostgreSQL — frontend and relational database development
- TypeScript — strongly-typed JavaScript development
- Spring Boot — Java-based backend services
- Go / Java — backend microservices development
- RESTful API Design — interface design and implementation
- Docker & Containerization — container-based deployment workflows
- Agile Practices — Scrum / Kanban software development methodology
NICE TO HAVE
- GitOps (e.g., FluxCD) — automated, declarative deployment pipelines
- Message Queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka) — asynchronous service communication
- Observability Stack — Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry
- CI/CD Pipeline Experience — pipeline configuration and automation
- Kubernetes / Container Orchestration — container scheduling and management
WHY JOIN GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS?
- Work on mission-critical defense systems that protect national security
- Collaborative, innovative engineering culture with experienced teams
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement packages
- Clear pathways for career growth and professional development
Our Commitment to You:
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Port Orchard, WA office
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $80,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans