Advance Software Engineer - clearance required at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Massachusetts
- Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Location: Massachusetts
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
As a software engineer for the NC3 business segment, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for design, development and test of the next generation of Strategic Systems. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
Responsibilities
- As a software engineer for the NC3 business segment, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for design, development and test of the next generation of Strategic Systems.
- We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
- Object oriented development
- Agile experience
- SASTs tools
- GitLab
- Python and bash
- Understanding of SW engineering concepts
- Atlassian
- Good communication skills particularly with outside customer
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.
- CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 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.
- Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
- Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems
- Comfortable providing technical leadership
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Skills
Required
- U.S. citizenship
Preferred
- Object oriented development
- Agile experience
- SASTs tools
- GitLab
- Python and bash
- Understanding of SW engineering concepts
- Atlassian
Benefits
- 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