Senior Software Engineering - Telecommute

Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 2 years of job-related experience or a Master's degree. Agile experience preferred. Must have experience with one of the following C++, Java, or Python. Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.As a Senior Software Architecture 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 tactical software builds into large-scale training platforms 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, Kittery, and internationally in Perth, Australia. Design, develop, and maintain system/software architecture for orchestrating virtualized applications. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools to meet project requirements. Offer technical guidance and support to development teams. Lead the design of Red Hat Linux Kickstarts to ensure robust, scalable, and secure software systems. Support hardware and software installation of computing infrastructure at local and remote sites. Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or other related field and 5 years' experience, or master's degree and 3 years' experience. Strong understanding of software engineering design principles. Proficient in software development using C++, Python, JavaScript, and shell scripting (bash, ksh) Experience designing and managing Kubernetes clusters (CKA or CKAD are highly desirable) and container orchestration, deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting. Deep understanding of Linux systems and proficient in building RedHat Linux Kickstarts. Experience with scalable network storage solutions (GlusterFS, Rook, Ceph) Knowledge of system build automation tools (Puppet, Terraform, Ansible, Chef) Experience with CI/CD pipeline and version control tools (Git, BitBucket, Bamboo) Experience with virtualizing operating systems using QEMU/KVM, Libvirt. 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. While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas , VA facility. Travel required 1-3 times per year, on rare occasion 3 times per year. We do this by making the world's most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing. We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. EOE/Disability/Veteran

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