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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems · 1 day ago

Principal Software Engineer (R&D)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design and production of munitions and missile subsystems. The Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of software that supports precision-guided weapons, ensuring adherence to military standards and best practices.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Designs and develops software applications
Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process
Determines systems software design requirements
Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency
Generates systems software engineering policies, standards, and procedures
Supports less experienced Software Engineers
Lead the design and development of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable SW solutions
Innovate and implement best practices in SW architecture and development processes
Cross-functional collaboration to translate requirements into actionable technical solutions
Analyze complex technical challenges and deliver robust software solutions

Qualification

C/C++ programmingEmbedded systems architectureRTOSAPI developmentHardware integrationSystem analysisAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience
Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Analytical skills for solving complex problems
Ability to perform system analysis & requirements gathering
Designing scalable and maintainable software solutions
Conducting tradeoff analysis for performance, cost, and usability
Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Expertise in embedded systems architecture and RTOS
Proficient in hardware integration/debugging HW/SW interaction
Experience in API development and C/C++ programming

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Basic life insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
401k plan
Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Identify Theft Protection
Enhanced Legal Services
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Educational Assistance
11 paid holidays
120 hours of PTO annually
Up to 3 weeks paid family leave

Company

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

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General Dynamics OTS provides the U.S. military and its allies around the world, an extensive range of weapons systems. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.