Advanced Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to join a cross-functional team focused on designing and building test systems that validate mission-critical hardware. This role supports verification efforts through software development, test automation, and digital signal processing (DSP) software and applications.

Location: Canonsburg, PA (on-site)  |  Compensation: USD 115,000 - 125,000 per year  |  Experience: 5+ years

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software-based test systems for mission-critical hardware.
• Integrate software with electrical hardware and National Instruments hardware.
• Automate functional and performance testing of physical hardware through software.
• Develop and maintain digital signal processing software and test applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
• Selected applicants 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 within the company’s facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience working with electrical hardware, both hands-on and programmatically.
• Experience with National Instruments hardware.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following: C/C++, Object Oriented Development, Windows/Visual Studio/.NET.
• Background implementing Digital Signal Processing software.
• Experience automating testing of physical hardware via software.
• Ability to lead the software development process.
• Expertise applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges creatively.
• Collaborative team orientation with the desire to provide technical leadership and help others succeed.
• Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Technologies

• C/C++, Object Oriented Development
• Windows, Visual Studio, .NET
• National Instruments hardware
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• AI

Benefits

• Exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research-oriented work with award-winning teams developing practical solutions for national security.
• Flexible schedules with an every-other Friday off option, if desired (9/80 schedule).
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, and employee resource and social groups.

Workplace Options

• This position is on-site with the opportunity for flex scheduling moving forward.