Junior Software Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Junior Software Engineer

ID: 2026-70992
USA-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 2/19/2026
Category: Engineering-Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.


Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred,

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected 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 performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

Help make the technologies, products, and services that make a difference. Thats the opportunity thats waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nations heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced they redefine innovation for the world. Its an amazing challenge. And its waiting for you now.

We are ready to hire a Junior C/C++ Software Engineer to help develop software for a next-generation sonar array for future United States Navy submarines. This role will focus on implementing sonar signal processing algorithms, managing high-rate sonar data messaging, and handling precision timing constraints. Our close-knit team is passionate about delivering the best product to the Navy to help protect our country. Our team works closely with the Submarine community to develop solutions that allow the Navy to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

As a Junior Software Engineer, youll assist with software requirements analysis, participate in research and design, and develop and test software for sonar signal processing, data management, and timing. From inventing new products or enhancing existing applications, youll have the opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to critical missions.

What youll experience:

• Develop C/C++ applications within a Linux environment as part of a team to meet system requirements for the Navy.
• Develop and optimize applications running on GPU architecture.
• Assist in implementing complex sonar signal processing algorithms.
• Learn to manage high-rate data messaging and ensure precision timing constraints are met.
• Write code, test, integrate and document software solutions with guidance from senior engineers.
• Support the analysis of system, functional, and performance requirements.
• Participate in software peer reviews.
• Perform software unit testing and support integration and test activities.

What you bring to the table:

• A foundational understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Familiarity with the software development process from academic or internship experience.
• Experience with C/C++ from coursework, projects, or internships.
• An interest in real-time systems, signal processing, or high-throughput data management.
• Familiarity with using AI tools for development is a plus.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and/or GPU architecture.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A desire to learn and grow your technical skills.
• Creative thinking and an ability to manage assigned tasks.

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations 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
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site as part of the Progeny Manassas facility

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $90,833.00 - USD $100,767.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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