Space Force – Advanced Software Engineer – Cloud/AWS (Sign-On Bonus Available)

Responsibilities for this Position

Space Force - Advanced Software Engineer - Cloud/AWS (Sign-On Bonus Available)

ID: 2025-67190
USA-AZ-Scottsdale
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 7/21/2025
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 DefenseSecret security clearance ispreferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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, youll be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying the state-of-the-art ground operational systems.

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

Skills:

Python / Java programming languagesUnderstanding of DevOps principles: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, automation, configuration management, and infrastructure as codeFamiliar with Scaled Agile methodology and its best practiceSecurity knowledge: Familiarity with security best practices, risk, compliance & vulnerability management, encryption & PKI, incident response, auditing and monitoringProgramming and scripting: Proficiency and strong knowledge in languages such as Python, Linux/UNIX, YAML, and JSON.Cloud platforms: Experience with AWS (AWS Solutions Architect strongly preferred) and its services (including fundamental AWS networking), knowing Azure is a plusContainerization: Knowledge of Docker and KubernetesStrong understanding of API Design, testing, development and managementCollaboration and communication: Ability to communicate and work effectively with development team members, operations, and security teamsProblem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutionsDocumentation: Well versed in generating documentation and sharing important knowledgeArtificial Intelligence: Well versed in prompt engineering and utilizing popular AI tools to accelerate workloadTools:

CI/CD tools: Gitlab, Nexus Managed Artifacts,AWS: AWS EKS, EC2, Lambda, S3, EBS/EFS, VPC, DNS, IAM, KMS, CloudWatch, CloudTrailConfiguration management: Ansible, Terragrunt, ArgoCDBuild/Development: VS Code, MavenEvent streaming platform (nice to have): Kafka messagingContainer orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker,Security, Monitoring and logging: ACAS/Grype vulns scanning, SIEM (Splunk) Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)Version control: GitInfrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormationCollaboration: Jira, Confluence

What sets you apart:

• Ability to lead the software development process
• Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success
• Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
• 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
• 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 fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex
While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale location 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 $118,519.00 - USD $131,482.00 /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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General Dynamics Mission Systems is a technology integrator and original equipment manufacturer that provides mission critical solutions across ground, sea, air, space and cyberspace.

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