Entry Level Software Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ DEFENSE Full-time Posted Sep 9, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring a Entry Level Software Engineer, full-time, on-site in Scottsdale, AZ, in the DEFENSE sector.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Top Secret clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS 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

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. That’s the challenge that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.Working successfully within a team, the Software Engineer will assist project leaders in the research, design, development and testing of software and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems or embedded products. This may include coding, testing and documenting software solutions to advance our technology solutions.

What you’ll experience:

Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret

A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next

Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

A Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience is required; Agile experience preferred

Clear understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories

Clear understanding of the software development process

What sets you apart:

Cloud services, particularly AWS and Kubernetes, rather than traditional server-focused experience

Raspberry Pi experience preferred, especially in hardware-device applications

Linux

MATLAB

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) — development experience is not required, but candidates should have a solid understanding of DSP concepts

Active Top Secret clearance strongly preferred

Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Commitment to ongoing professional development

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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 $86,300.00 - USD $86,300.00 /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!

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