Full-Time

Software Engineer Level 1

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General Dynamics

General Dynamics

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense products and services

Compensation Overview

$106.3k - $143.8k/yr

Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
Data Structures & Algorithms
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 10 + 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 Security, Information System Security, Security Information, Security Requirements, System Security
  • Codes with programming languages and databases including HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems
  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
  • Debug existing software and correct defects
  • Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
  • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
  • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
  • Write or review software and system documentation
  • Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
  • Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
  • Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
  • Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
  • Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
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 products and services essential 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. Combat Systems produces land and amphibious combat vehicles and weapons, and Technologies offers IT services and cybersecurity solutions. The company aims to enhance defense capabilities by integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence into its offerings.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1952

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Gulfstream G800's certification opens new markets in luxury aviation.
  • U.S. Navy's submarine expansion aligns with General Dynamics' naval capabilities.
  • Strategic collaboration with AWS boosts demand for IT and cybersecurity solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from Asian manufacturers challenges Gulfstream's market position.
  • Supply chain issues may delay submarine production, affecting revenue.
  • Rising raw material costs impact profitability in the Combat Systems division.

What makes General Dynamics unique

  • General Dynamics leads in aerospace with Gulfstream's luxury and performance standards.
  • The company excels in naval vessel construction, including nuclear-powered submarines.
  • Its Technologies segment offers advanced C4ISR systems for military and federal clients.

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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

Company News

PR Newswire
Jun 4th, 2025
General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend

RESTON, Va. , June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's common stock, payable August 8, 2025, to shareholders of record on July 3, 2025.General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 110,000 people worldwide and generated $47.7 billion in revenue in 2024. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com.SOURCE General Dynamics

WGRZ
May 14th, 2025
Western New York companies unite to bolster naval shipbuilding workforce

"I know that General Dynamics was awarded $13 billion by the Defense Department to build subs," Peter Ahrens, who is the Executive Director of the Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance said.

Tender News
May 1st, 2025
General Dynamics Unveils Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle at Modern Day Marine 2025, Signaling U.S. Marine Corps Shift to Multi-Domain Warfare

General Dynamics unveils Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle at Modern Day Marine 2025, signaling U.S. Marine corps shift to multi-domain warfare.

PR Newswire
Apr 16th, 2025
Gulfstream G800 Earns Faa And Easa Certifications

World's Longest-Range Business Aircraft Certified with Enhanced Performance CapabilitiesSAVANNAH, Ga., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that the all-new Gulfstream G800, the world's longest-range business aircraft, has earned type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along with certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and has done so with even greater performance capabilities than originally anticipated

PR Newswire
Mar 25th, 2025
General Dynamics Electric Boat Awarded $1 Billion Contract Modification For Long Lead Time Material For Virginia-Class Submarines

GROTON, Conn., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today it has been awarded a $1 billion undefinitized contract modification allowing Electric Boat to purchase long lead time materials for Virginia Class Block VI submarines as detailed in the U.S. Department of Defense contract announcement