Software Integration Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Software Integration Engineer for the Multipurpose Interactive Trainer (MIT) team, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for delivering cutting edge training systems to submarine fleets of both the US Navy and Royal Australian Navy. The MIT team's work is fast-paced and exciting and involves integrating cutting-edge software builds to deliver training for systems and capabilities that are not yet present in the Submarine Fleet. Training is deployed to Navy Bases including San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Bangor, Norfolk, Groton, Kings Bay and Perth, Australia.

As a member of our team, you will execute the following tasks:

• Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, system services, application software and system management tools for Linux systems, both natively and within virtual machines
• Monitor and test application performance to identify issues with installation and performance
• Troubleshoot Information Technology (IT) systems to diagnose and suggest/implement potential solutions
• Support physical hardware installation of IT computing equipment and cabling at both local and remote sites
• Install, manage, and load-balance Kubernetes clusters

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or another related field
• Professional and experienced understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories and skilled at applying technical standards
• Experience installing, configuring and maintaining Linux-based systems
• Experience with shell scripting (e.g., bash, ksh, csh, tcsh, etc.)
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly, as well as navigate complex systems and scenarios
• Takes initiative on assignments and professional execution of projects with little direction
• Solid knowledge of software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect reporting and scripting

What sets you apart:

• Active Secret level clearance
• Submarine Tactical experience, particularly with combat systems operations
• Current IAT Level I certifications, such as Network+, Security+, or Linux+
• Experience with system build automation tools (i.e., Linux Kickstart, Puppet, Chef, Windows Deployment Server)
• Networking knowledge (OSI Network layers, TCP/IP, DHCP)
• Computer/Electronics Hardware Knowledge
• Configuration management experience with both centralized and distributed version control systems
• Experience with virtualization technologies, preferably Red Hat KVM
• Ability to be creative, innovative and responsible, and able to master solid decision-making skills.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to professionally represent the program

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-benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site in Manassas, Virginia.

While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas Facility (VAMS03)

Travel of at least 10% will be required.

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 $90,833.00 - USD $100,767.00 /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