Full-Time

Applications Engineer III

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General Dynamics

General Dynamics

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense products and services

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$183.5k - $241.5kAnnually

Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

Onsite work required.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Backend Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 15 + years of related experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
  • US Citizenship Required
  • Skills: Computer Programming, Design, Documentations, Software Applications, Software Program
Responsibilities
  • Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation
  • Manages software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques and Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools
  • Estimates software development costs and schedule
  • Reviews existing programs and assists in making refinements, reducing operating time and improving current techniques
  • Formulates and defines specifications for software applications or modifies and maintains existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer
  • Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation
  • Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel
  • Responsible for quality assurance review and evaluation of existing and new software products
  • Analyze any newly identified vulnerabilities and deficiencies within the IC GovCloud security tool suite; perform gap analysis
  • Research and evaluate commercial products capable of eliminating the vulnerability or deficiency within the security tool suite
  • Conduct analysis of alternatives and present findings of analysis results to the Government in a package for the Government's evaluation and Government's selection of a solution
  • Collaborate and coordinate with ancillary organizations to procure, deliver, dispose, and track and new HW/SW required for solution implementation
  • Prepare Configuration Plans, SW enhancement plans, engineer solutions to easily interface with GUI and/or web front-end interfaces
  • Define, design, and incorporate interfaces to retrieve data from various scanning tools
  • Design, validate, and implement access controls as part of the systems and service solutions
  • Enhance, modify, and test COTS/GOTS and any applicable hardware to ensure interoperability and compatibility with existing IC GovCloud architecture; prepare Engineering Change Proposals applicable to any implemented system configuration change
  • Define, coordinate, and schedule testing, integration, implementation, and deployment activities with dependent external interface devices/owners
  • Deploy security solutions across the IC GovCloud. Install hardware and implement required software to ensure fully functional computer environment
  • Prepare and conduct security tool instruction/training with regards to newly deployed tool capabilities and functions for authorized users of the IC GovCloud security tool suite
  • Continuously monitor the health and status of security tool suites through IT system management. Maintain, upgrade, refresh, and update to maintain full operational capacity
  • Conduct database administration to monitor, report, and repair any degradation of the health and status of the systems and tools within the NISIRT
Desired Qualifications
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

General Dynamics operates in the aerospace and defense sector, providing essential products and services for national and global security through four main divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace division manufactures high-performance business jets, while Marine Systems focuses on advanced naval vessels like nuclear submarines. Combat Systems produces land and amphibious combat vehicles and weapons, and Technologies offers IT services and cybersecurity solutions. The company stands out by integrating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into its offerings, aiming to lead in defense technology evolution.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$29.2M

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1952

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What believers are saying

  • U.S. Space Force's $10M funding boosts General Dynamics' space-based defense capabilities.
  • GDIT's $5.6B Air Force contract enhances secure global information sharing solutions.
  • Gulfstream's contract with U.S. Air Force indicates strong demand for aerospace services.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach exposes vulnerabilities in General Dynamics' cybersecurity measures.
  • Increased competition from Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in defense spending.
  • Reliance on antimony poses supply chain risks amid geopolitical tensions.

What makes General Dynamics unique

  • General Dynamics excels in integrating AI and autonomous systems into defense products.
  • The company offers a diverse portfolio across aerospace, marine, combat, and technology sectors.
  • Gulfstream jets set industry standards for performance and luxury in business aviation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

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