Modem Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS :

Department of Defense TS / SCI 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

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for Modem Engineer. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense / intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES :

As a Modem Engineer for the Restricted Ground Business, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for supporting Ground Station Development.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS :

Performs software requirements analysis, participates in research, designs, develops and tests software, hardware, Modem and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems or embedded products

Codes, tests, integrates and documents software solutions

Applies principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex software and architectures

Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposals, market trends, state of technology and industry, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application

Participates in internal review of software components and Modem systems

Receives little instruction on day-to-day work

More often responsible to define the scope, schedule and expectations for the work they execute or lead

Independently determines approach to solutions

Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained

Contributes and accountable to the completion of major programs and projects

Responsible for resolution of significant and diverse problems and issues of broad scope and complexity

May provide leadership and / or direction to lower level employees and teams

Failure to accomplish results or errors may cause significant project delays or require the substantial allocation of additional resources

Collaborates with senior management and leadership within engineering and sometimes across the company

Frequently works with organizations outside engineering or with external customers

Builds stable working relationships internally

Networks with senior internal and external personnel

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES : A seasoned, experienced professional with a proficient understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories and expert at applying technical standards and methodologies to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways.

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

• Communication Protocols
• Linux
• Software Defined Modems
• DevSecOps
• Cloud (preferably AWS)
• Network Systems
• Jira

What sets you apart :

Our Commitment to You :

An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Workplace Options :

This position is fully on-site OR Hybrid / Flex, as desired. While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ Campus

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 $139,189.00 - USD $154,412.00 / 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