Sr Advanced Software Test System Engineer - LabWindows / C

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering 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.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire, but must be obtainable within a reasonable period of time as determined by program requirements. Applicants selected may 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

General Dynamics Mission Systems is currently seeking a Sr Advanced Software Test System Engineer - LabWindows / C (Sr Adv Software Engineer) in our Canonburg, PA facility.

Progeny Systems, a business area within the General Dynamics Mission Systems company, is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. We deliver architectures, designs, testing, and production of the current and next generation torpedo guidance and control systems for the Department of Defense providing the warfighter with advanced capabilities in target detection, acquisition, and prosecution. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; guidance; cyber secure; and high reliability systems.

Duties and Tasks:

• This position will involve the design, development, testing, integration and configuration of software applications and components as well as engineering expertise in diagnostics/debugging issues in existing code.
• You will collaborate across the functional teams to resolve issues and recommend solutions to ensure that your Software and the system meets requirements with the performance needed for deployment. Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• In addition, this position will require the documentation of software development including development of test plans, design documentation, and maintaining design requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with one/more of the following:
  • C/C++
  • Object Oriented Development.
  • National Instruments Lab Windows/CVI software/MATLAB/Coder/Compiler/MEX
  • Windows/Visual Studio
  • SQL/SQL Server or like relational database experience.
• Comfortable in implementing ideas from scratch, owning major application features, and take responsibility for their maintenance and improvement over time.
• Experience participating in technical architecture decisions for complex products.
• A significant level of Windows application development architecture expertise (e.g., Win32 apps, WPF apps, WinUI 3 apps).
• Deep understanding of software design patterns such as MVVM, MVP, etc.
• Experience with Windows kernel level debugging and diagnostics using tools such as Windows DDK or WinDBG or equivalent.
• Demonstrated in-depth experience developing, testing and debugging software for Windows OS using Visual Studio IDE and Windows SDK.
• Demonstrated in-depth understand of Windows Low Level Systems development and API.
• Compiling and assessing user feedback to improve software performance.
• Experience with DevOps concepts such as:
  • Implementing Version Control and standing up branching strategies.
  • Automating processes for build, test, and deploy.
  • Applied experience with agile/lean principles in software development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with utilizing basic lab equipment like Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Spectrum Analyzers, and other test equipment
• Proficiency with different communication protocols like GPIB, RS232, SPI, etc
• Experience with interfacing and integrating hardware devices, control, sim/stim, data acquisition, specifically with National Instruments Hardware like PXI, CRIO, CDAQ, etc.

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
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.
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Workplace Options:

• This position is ON-SITE in Canonsburg, PA

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 $140,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /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