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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 Lead Software Engineer for the Liberator program, you will provide hands-on technical leadership for a cross-functional team developing and integrating mission-critical software for U.S. Navy. You will guide architecture and implementation while remaining directly involved in software development, debugging, testing, and system integration.\n\nThis position requires an engineer who can lead complex efforts from requirements and design through laboratory integration, formal testing, deployment, and operational support.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nLead the architecture, design, development, and integration of complex software systems.\nDevelop production-quality software using C++ in a Linux environment.\nEstablish technical direction and make sound design decisions across application, middleware, interface, and deployment layers.\nIntegrate distributed applications using APIs, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and data-driven interface models.\nLead the integration of COTS, open-source, and custom-developed software components.\nDiagnose complex software, networking, concurrency, performance, and system integration problems.\nDefine unit, component, integration, and system-level test strategies.\nLead code and design reviews while promoting secure coding, configuration management, and engineering best practices.\nMentor software engineers and coordinate technical work across multiple teams and disciplines.\nCommunicate technical status, risks, recommendations, and recovery plans to program leadership, customers, and partner organizations.\nSupport software integration and issue resolution in laboratory and Navy platform environments.\n\nWhat Sets You Apart\n\nApproximately 8+ years of progressively responsible software engineering experience.\nDemonstrated experience serving as a technical lead for a complex software product or integration effort.\nStrong modern C++ development skills.\nStrong Linux experience, preferably with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or a derivative.\nExperience designing and troubleshooting distributed, event-driven, or service-oriented systems.\nPractical experience with gRPC, Protocol Buffers, networking, and asynchronous or multithreaded software.\nKnowledge of Agile and DevSecOps practices, automated testing, CI/CD, and Git-based configuration management.\nAbility to translate system-level requirements and interface definitions into maintainable software designs.\nExperience integrating software with tactical, combat, weapon-control, or other mission-critical systems.\nStrong technical judgment, ownership, communication, and mentoring skills.\nAbility to identify responsible uses of approved AI tools for engineering productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.\n\nOur Commitment to You\n\nAn exciting career path with opportunities for continued technical and leadership growth.\nResearch-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for national security.\nA flexible 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, when program needs allow.\nCompetitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, paid leave, parental leave, healthcare, wellness programs, and employee resource groups.\nLearn more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits.\n\nWorkplace Requirements\n\nThis position requires full-time onsite presence. Hybrid and remote work options are not available.\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 $164,892.00 - USD $182,928.00 /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. 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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 Lead Software Engineer for the Liberator program, you will provide hands-on technical leadership for a cross-functional team developing and integrating mission-critical software for U.S. Navy. 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