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September 30, 2026
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Software Engineer – Entry Level

Pittsfield, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
$86K/yr - $95K/yr
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General Dynamics Mission Systems develops high-technology solutions for defense and scientific applications. The entry-level Software Engineer will join a cross-functional team in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, contributing to development throughout the entire software lifecycle and supporting software engineering activities in a collaborative environment.
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Responsibilities

  • As a software engineer for General Dynamics Mission Systems at our Pittsfield, Massachusetts site, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for development throughout the entire software lifecycle

Qualification

Required

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Clear understanding of the software engineering concepts, principles, theories, software development process, and agile methodology
  • Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity

Preferred

  • Agile experience preferred
  • Linux experience at the User or Administrator Level
  • Proficient in C/C++
  • Network switches
  • Kubernetes/Docker/Containerization
  • Experience with collaborative source control (ex. Synergy, GitLab)
  • Experience with software requirements and documentation (i.e. Design, Development, and Test Documents and Diagrams)
  • Capable of working in a collaborative environment and communicating technical concepts
  • A thirst for knowledge
  • Clear understanding of the software development process, with agile experience
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Benefits

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule).
  • 401k matching
  • Flex time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Health & wellness programs
  • Employee resource and social groups
  • Mostly on-site with opportunities for Hybrid work as applicable.
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
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