General Dynamics
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In this role, you will: Develop and test software using object-oriented programming principles.
NC3 Software Engineer
ID: 2026-81306
US-MA-Dedham
Required Clearance: Top Secret
Posted Date: 11/13/2026
Category: Engineering-Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
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 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.
As a software engineer for the NC3 team of Maritime and Strategic Systems, youll work on a cross-functional team to design, develop, and test a Strategic Deterrent System. In this role, you will:
Develop and test software using object-oriented programming principles.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to address system and software challenges.
Support systems engineering activities alongside software development.
Document your work and help demonstrate system capabilities to customers.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
Using object-oriented programming to develop software solutions.
Contributing to systems engineering tasks in addition to software activities.
Documenting and testing technical work and participating in customer demonstrations.
Understand SDLC/Software lifecycle
You bring creative thinking to challenges and have demonstrated success leading software development lifecycle activities.
You apply technical standards and methodologies to solve complex problems.
You communicate concepts and ideas clearly and build support for proposed solutions.
You collaborate across teams, provide technical leadership, and help others succeed.
You invest in your own professional development and support the growth of others
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, including the option to work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.
See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
This position is fully on-site in our Dedham, MA location.
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 $124,216.00 - USD $137,803.00 /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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