Full-Stack GAIAA Software Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: 

As a software engineer for the GAIAA team, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing and deploying the GDMS enterprise environment for accessing AI assistants that helps employees find information, analyze content, draft materials, automate tasks, and build AI-enabled workflows.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Bug Fixes: Troubleshoot production issues and identify/ship fixes for them. 

• Feature Development: Implement new features across frontend/backend boundaries.  

• Collaboration and Maintenance: Work with a team of engineers and designers to maintain a large codebase, following established patterns and proposing new patterns. 

• Problem Solving: Have a well-rounded understanding of foundational software engineering principles.  

Required Skillset: 

• Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories 

• Proven experience leading the design, building, and deployment of complex and performant software solutions in production 

• Strong understanding of REST-based infrastructure and how to build REST-based backends 

• Experience in React, Angular, Vue, FastAPI, or similar frameworks 

• Mastery with TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Git, Bash 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Preferred Skillset:  

• Expertise in React-Framework and TypeScript 

• Expertise in FastAPI and Python 

• Mastery with concepts relating to react-context, debugging large, controlled components, hooks, and streaming 

• Experience with Linux, Azure, Docker 

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 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
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:This position is eligible for Hybrid or 100% Onsite. You must be located near a core GDMS location: Scottsdale AZ, Chantilly VA, Bloomington MN, Greensboro NC, Dedham MA, Taunton MA, Pittsfield MA, Orlando FL, San Jose CA, Pittsburgh PA.

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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