The Senior Software Engineer will lead and collaborate with a cross-functional software team across the full software development life cycle. This role provides technical leadership to connect software engineering work with system architecture, requirements, subsystem implementation, and program milestones.

Location

Pittsfield, MA (hybrid)

Compensation

USD 110,175 - 122,225 per year

What You’ll Do

Lead and collaborate with a cross-functional software team responsible for the entire software development life cycle
Provide technical leadership and coordination to align software engineering activities with system architecture, requirements, subsystem implementation, and program milestones
Design and build performance-critical software in C/C++, supporting real-time systems
Use Python for automation, tooling, and rapid prototyping alongside the core C/C++ codebase
Work in Linux environments daily, covering user-level development through system administration tasks
Collaborate using modern source control practices with GitLab and Git, including branching strategies that support team execution
Leverage containers to create portable, reproducible development and deployment environments
Establish the technical baseline from requirements and design through test documentation and diagrams
Investigate hard technical problems to reach root cause and deliver clean solutions
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including fellow engineers and program leadership
Guide teams through complete delivery cycles, balancing technical excellence with schedule realities
Improve team capability through code reviews, mentoring, and technical direction
Communicate across disciplines by translating between systems engineering, test, and program management
Stay current on industry trends and apply practical ideas, including AI and automation where applicable
Demonstrate mission focus by delivering software people depend on

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field
5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
U.S. citizenship required
Agile experience preferred
Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within a reasonable time based on requirements
Ability to meet U.S. Government security investigation eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Technologies

C/C++
Python
Linux
GitLab
Git
Containers

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement
Conference attendance
Dedicated professional growth time
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule)
Hybrid work arrangements
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups

Workplace Options

This position is primarily on-site with opportunities for hybrid work or flex, as allowable. While on-site, you will be part of the GDMS Pittsfield, Massachusetts Engineering Team.

Security Clearance Requirements

Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Selected applicants will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within company facilities

Senior Software Engineer

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