{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"450201675a6c57df894c8ab8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/450201675a6c57df894c8ab8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/450201675a6c57df894c8ab8","title":"Sr Advanced Software Engineer (C++, Java)","description":"Basic Qualifications :\n\nBachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 years relevant experience.\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:\nDepartment 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.\n\nResponsibilities for this Position:\n\nROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:\n\nAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a senior individual contributor developing and integrating complex mission-critical software for U.S. Navy submarine and surface platforms. You will independently own significant software components and difficult integration problems while contributing to architecture, design, implementation, and testing.\n\nThis is a hands-on individual-contributor position without personnel-management responsibility.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, and maintain complex software using C++, Qt, Java, and Python.\nOwn software components from requirements and architecture through integration and deployment.\nDevelop distributed interfaces using APIs, AMQP, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and event-driven architectures.\nMake well-supported design decisions within assigned components and subsystems.\nIntegrate COTS, open-source, and custom-developed software.\nDiagnose complex concurrency, performance, networking, data, and system-integration problems.\nDevelop applications for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and containerized environments.\nSupport deployments using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes or RKE2, and Helm.\nDefine effective unit, component, and integration tests.\nPerform detailed code and design reviews and provide technical mentoring to other engineers.\nCommunicate technical risks, findings, and recommendations to engineering and program stakeholders.\nSupport laboratory and Navy platform integration activities.\n\nWhat Sets You Apart\n\nDeep modern C++ expertise, preferably including Qt-based applications.\nStrong experience with Linux, distributed systems, networking, and multithreaded software.\nExperience with gRPC, Protocol Buffers, containers, Kubernetes, and Helm.\nDemonstrated ownership of large or technically complex software components.\nStrong debugging and root-cause-analysis skills across application and deployment layers.\nKnowledge of DevSecOps, automated testing, CI/CD, and secure software practices.\nAbility to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions without formal leadership authority.\nExperience with Navy, tactical, combat-system, or other mission-critical environments.\n\nOur Commitment to You:\n\nAn exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.\nResearch oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security\nFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)\nCompetitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more\nSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits\n\nWorkplace Options:\nThis position is fully on-site\nWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Progeny Manassas, VA team\n\nSalary 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 $149,902.00 - USD $166,298.00 /Yr. Company Overview:\n\nGeneral 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!\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans","company":"Systems","rawCompany":"systems","city":"Manassas","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-19T10:21:45.260Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr Advanced Software Engineer (C++, Java)","description":"Basic Qualifications :\n\nBachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 years relevant experience.\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:\nDepartment 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.\n\nResponsibilities for this Position:\n\nROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:\n\nAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a senior individual contributor developing and integrating complex mission-critical software for U.S. Navy submarine and surface platforms. You will independently own significant software components and difficult integration problems while contributing to architecture, design, implementation, and testing.\n\nThis is a hands-on individual-contributor position without personnel-management responsibility.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, and maintain complex software using C++, Qt, Java, and Python.\nOwn software components from requirements and architecture through integration and deployment.\nDevelop distributed interfaces using APIs, AMQP, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and event-driven architectures.\nMake well-supported design decisions within assigned components and subsystems.\nIntegrate COTS, open-source, and custom-developed software.\nDiagnose complex concurrency, performance, networking, data, and system-integration problems.\nDevelop applications for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and containerized environments.\nSupport deployments using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes or RKE2, and Helm.\nDefine effective unit, component, and integration tests.\nPerform detailed code and design reviews and provide technical mentoring to other engineers.\nCommunicate technical risks, findings, and recommendations to engineering and program stakeholders.\nSupport laboratory and Navy platform integration activities.\n\nWhat Sets You Apart\n\nDeep modern C++ expertise, preferably including Qt-based applications.\nStrong experience with Linux, distributed systems, networking, and multithreaded software.\nExperience with gRPC, Protocol Buffers, containers, Kubernetes, and Helm.\nDemonstrated ownership of large or technically complex software components.\nStrong debugging and root-cause-analysis skills across application and deployment layers.\nKnowledge of DevSecOps, automated testing, CI/CD, and secure software practices.\nAbility to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions without formal leadership authority.\nExperience with Navy, tactical, combat-system, or other mission-critical environments.\n\nOur Commitment to You:\n\nAn exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.\nResearch oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security\nFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)\nCompetitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more\nSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits\n\nWorkplace Options:\nThis position is fully on-site\nWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Progeny Manassas, VA team\n\nSalary Note: This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). 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