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GD (NYSE) $337.04 June 03, 2026 04:00PM Employees Suppliers Investors About GD Ethos Corporate Responsibility Leadership History Our Businesses Aerospace Marine Combat Technologies News Press Releases Media Gallery News Feed Careers Job Search Benefits Veterans Internships About GD Ethos Corporate Responsibility Leadership History Our Businesses Aerospace Marine Combat Technologies News Press Releases Media Gallery News Feed Careers Job Search Benefits Veterans Internships Search for: Space Force - Software Engineer Job ID Number 2026-72891 Scottsdale, AZ, US Category Engineering Required Clearance Secret Employment Type Full Time Remote Option Remote, Hybrid, On-Site Business Unit GD Mission Systems Apply Now At
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Responsibilities for this Position Space Force - Software Engineer ID:
2026-72891 US-AZ-Scottsdale Required Clearance:
Secret Posted Date:
6/2/2026 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 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred 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
As a Software Engineer for the SDA GMI program, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team developing and deploying state-of-the-art ground operational systems. Your work will directly contribute to the success and innovation of the program. Preferred Skills and Experiences:
Programming and Development:
Proficiency in Python and Java Strong understanding of API design, testing, development, and management Familiarity with Scaled Agile methodology and best practices DevOps and Cloud:
Knowledge of DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, automation, configuration management, and infrastructure as code Experience with AWS (AWS Solutions Architect preferred), Azure is a plus Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes Security:
Understanding of security best practices, risk, compliance, vulnerability management, encryption, PKI, incident response, auditing, and monitoring Collaboration and Communication:
Strong ability to work effectively with development, operations, and security teams Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Proficient in generating documentation and sharing knowledge Artificial Intelligence:
Experience with prompt engineering and AI tools to accelerate workloads Tools:
CI/CD and Development:
GitLab, Nexus Managed Artifacts, Ansible, Terragrunt, ArgoCD VS Code, Maven Cloud and Containerization:
AWS:
EKS, EC2, Lambda, S3, EBS/EFS, VPC, DNS, IAM, KMS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail Kubernetes, Docker Security, Monitoring, and Logging:
ACAS/Grype vulnerability scanning, SIEM (Splunk), Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) Version Control and Collaboration:
Git, Jira, Confluence What Sets You Apart:
Proven ability to execute the software development process Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies creatively Collaborative team player with a knack for technical leadership Up-to-date with technology trends and enthusiastic about championing new ideas and process improvements Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and your team Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation Workplace Options:
This position can be fully remote/telework, fully on-site, or Hybrid. While on-site, you will be a part of the SDA program located in Scottsdale, Arizona. 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 $124,397.00 - USD $138,003.00 /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 PI285009241
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