Software Engineer - Simulation/Training/Game Development

Join a dynamic group of software engineers responsible for the design, development and integration of embedded software solutions for the world’s premier land-based combat vehicle producer as a Software Engineer - Simulation/Training/Game Development.
This role is a part of the Advanced Capabilities Development team, which is a part of the Advanced Products & Technologies (APT) group at GDLS. Their mission is to investigate, develop, and demonstrate advanced capabilities for the next generation of vehicle platforms. The team works as part of a cross-functional team with responsibility and authority to deliver key vehicle electronics and software products with the goal of integrating and testing them at the subsystem and vehicle level.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• This role will support several ongoing software development activities including;
• Developing simulations used for soldier training
• On-Vehicle Embedded Training applications
• Using software design tools, develop software and documentation as specified by department standards
• Write test procedures and perform unit/functional testing on the executable software
• perform hardware/software integration along with debugging software issues during the testing phases
• Prepare status reports to and support design/code reviews with team members
• Interface with other GDLS departments and business units as required to complete tasks
• This role is a mix of office and lab/vehicle environment where the requirement for being on site approximately 70% of time for lab/vehicle equipment access

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical field
• entry level college graduate
• Strong background in high level programming language such C++ and C#
• <1 years or more experience working Simulations/Training/Game development devices
• Experience with networking and sockets
• Be comfortable supporting integration issues in a lab and on a vehicle
• Linux, Unix & PC experience
• Highly motivated performer

• Works well in team and individually
• Be goal oriented and keep focused to task
• Be able to multi-task on simultaneous development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and mission scope
• Have a proactive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and people skills required
• Ability to travel when needed, minimal travel required for this role

Bonus:

• Experience working with Training systems is a plus
• Experience in design, development and integration of military vehicles
• Experience with defense department processes and documentation standards
• Experience with version control systems like GIT, Issue Tracking system like JIRA and Collaboration tools like Confluence, etc.
• Familiar with Agile development methodology

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.