26-025 Advanced Software Engineer
Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026
Open since Jan 28, 2026. Postings open this long are often standing requisitions.
Before you apply
- U.S. citizenship required
- Only U.S. citizens can be hired for this role.
- Secret clearance
- An active clearance is required to start.
- Bachelor's degree
- The lowest degree the posting accepts.
- 9/80 schedule
- Nine-hour days, with every other Friday off.
- Relocation assistance may be available
- The posting mentions relocation assistance; confirm the terms with the employer.
Basic Qualifications 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. Responsibilities for this Position ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: Relocation assistance available. As a Performance Assessment Engineer, you will be part of a team developing software tools and conducting in-depth analysis to evaluate and enhance the performance of Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) systems. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, data analysts, and system architects to support system optimization on a high-profile defense contract. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: - Programming languages including Java, C++, Python, data base management, networking or data communications - Must have experience producing tooling and products to assist the with the analysis or assessment of a system or project is desired preferably in java and python languages - Experience with DevOps related tooling (Jenkins, HTCondor, GitLab, etc) is desired - Familiarity with applying statistical distributions in hypothesis testing, model validation, inferential statistics, confidence-interval estimation, and the interpretation of goodness-of-fit tests is preferred - Experience with performing systems engineering for DoD Information Systems is desirable - Experience with creating and briefing chart packages for tooling or analysis performed What sets you apart: Ability to lead the software development process Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others 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 GDMS team in Huntsville, AL. 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 $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /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
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- 401k matching
- flex time off
- paid parental leave
- healthcare benefits
- health & wellness programs
- employee resource and social groups
- flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- continuous learning and development