Advanced Software Engineer - Test Systems Developer

Responsibilities for this Position

Advanced Software Engineer - Test Systems Developer

ID: 2026-70978
USA-PA-Canonsburg
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 2/18/2026
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 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

As an Advanced Software Engineer - Test Systems Developer for the Torpedo Systems Group you will be a member of a cross functional team responsible for sustaining and creating software for embedded applications. You will participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis, design, implementation, and testing.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• C/C++
• LabWindows/CVI
• Object Oriented Development.
• Windows/Visual Studio
• SQL/SQL Server or like relational database experience.
• Comfortable in implementing ideas from scratch, owning major application features, and take responsibility for their maintenance and improvement over time.Experience participating in technical architecture decisions for complex products.
• Significant level of Windows application development architecture expertise (e.g., Win32 apps, WPF apps, WinUI 3 apps).
• Deep understanding of software design patterns such as MVVM, MVP, etc.
• Experience with Windows kernel level debugging and diagnostics using tools such as Windows DDK or WinDBG or equivalent.
• Demonstrated in-depth experience developing, testing and debugging software for Windows OS using Visual Studio IDE and Windows SDK.
• Demonstrated in-depth understand of Windows Low Level Systems development and API.
• Experience with DevOps concepts such as:
  • Implementing Version Control and standing up branching strategies.
  • Automating processes for build, test, and deploy.
  • Applied experience with agile/lean principles in software development.

What sets you apart:

• Welcoming contribution to build a strong collaborative team culture.
• Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems
• Comfortable providing technical leadership
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

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
• 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 Flex Onsite. While on-site, you will be a part of the Canonsburg Facility.

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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 $112,500.00 - USD $120,500.00 /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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