General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Principal Software Engineer (R&D)

Job Locations US-WA-Bothell
Requisition ID
2025-35082
Position Type
Full Time
Position Classification
On-Site
Job Function
Engineering

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Seasoned Software Engineer with expertise in design, development, integration, and testing of software that support precision-guided weapons. This position involves creating and maintaining embedded software for real-time control systems, guidance and navigation, telemetry and overall mission-critical functions. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, coding, debugging, and testing software components while adhering to military standards and best practices for safety, security, and quality assurance. An ideal candidate would possess expertise in C/C++ and an understanding of software development processes within the defense or aerospace industry.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

  • Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
  • Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work
  • Leads others to solve complex problems
  • Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
  • May lead functional teams or projects
  • Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

  • Designs and develops software applications.
  • Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process.
  • Determines systems software design requirements.
  • Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency.
  • Generates systems software engineering policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Supports less experienced Software Engineers.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable SW solutions
• Innovate and implement best practices in SW architecture and development processes
• Cross-functional collaboration to translate requirements into actionable technical solutions

• Analyze complex technical challenges and deliver robust software solutions

Required Qualifications

  • Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience
  • Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
  • Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
  • Knowledge, skills & abilities: Analytical skills for solving complex problems;Ability to perform system analysis & requirements gathering;Designing scalable and maintainable software solutions;Conducting tradeoff analysis for performance, cost, and usability;strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams;Expertise in embedded systems architecture and RTOS
  • Proficient in hardware integration/debugging HW/SW interaction
  • Experience in API development and C/C++ programming

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
  • Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

Pay Range (USD)

110,849.00 - 205,862.00

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

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