[Hiring] Advanced Software Engineer - AI Reliability Engineering @General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Role Description

Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they’re often classified. That’s what you’ll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you’ll join a team of exceptional engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to build things that matter, it’s time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

You will be part of the Operations Technology team, a forward deployed engineering group that embeds directly with users to understand workflows, define requirements, and build custom AI-native solutions from scratch. You will work across the full development lifecycle:

• Gathering requirements firsthand from operators and engineers on the manufacturing floor
• Designing scalable architectures
• Writing and shipping production code
• Supporting the systems you build

The scope spans software, data architecture, and emerging manufacturing technologies including Agentic AI, IoT, machine learning, robotics, computer vision, digital twins, and more. Our team builds purpose-built systems that replace legacy applications and establish a connected data foundation across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript with full-stack development experience
• Experience with web application frameworks, relational databases, and REST API design
• Strong understanding of modern development practices (DevOps, Agile, CI/CD)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years relevant experience
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!