--- title: CMSS Advanced Software Engineer description: General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring for the CMSS Advanced Software Engineer role. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cmss-advanced-software-engineer-at-general-dynamics-mission-systems-01a11d66-2578-733e-aa9b-12c3a43e6f00 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as CMSS Advanced Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. Pays $118.5K–$131.5K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2u003o.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Colorado Springs, CO | | **Salary** | $118.5K/yr - $131.5K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for General Dynamics Mission Systems. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for General Dynamics Mission Systems. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $108,000 – $157,000 a year (median $130,000). ## Description ## Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years relevant experience. **CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:** Department of Defense TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Polygraph 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: Relocation Package available. As a software engineer for CMSS , you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for analysis and resolution of security findings, design and implement complex system improvements, and deliver reliable software that supports operational missions. Work includes architecture and detailed design, technical documentations, implementation, automated testing, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills and experiences; Experience with SATCOM, designing/implementing CI/CD pipelines, Docker, automated test frameworks, Agile and DevSecOps. What sets you apart: Essential Functions: - Lead the design, documentation, implementation, code review, and automated testing of complex software features and sustainment releases. - Own technically challenging sustainment activities, including security remediation, root-cause analysis, system improvements, and resolution of customer-impacting software issues. - Provide technical guidance to team members; contribute to development standards, peer reviews, planning, estimation, and continuous improvement of engineering practices. - Partner with systems, test, cybersecurity, and customer stakeholders to define solutions, verify system behavior, and support deployment and operational readiness. Occasional travel may be required. Active TS/SCI clearance is required. Qualifications: - Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance required. - Demonstrated expertise developing production software in Python, Java, C, C++, or comparable object-oriented languages. - Strong experience developing and troubleshooting software in Unix/Linux environments, including shell scripting and system-level debugging. - Demonstrated experience with software architecture and design, automated unit and integration testing, and delivery of maintainable, well-documented code. - Proven technical leadership in design reviews, code reviews, complex debugging, and mentoring or guiding less-experienced engineers. - Ability to work on-site and communicate complex technical information clearly to engineering and program stakeholders. 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 nation’s 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 While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS team in COS. ## 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 ## Skills - Security Clearance - Debugging - Cyber Security - C - Technical Leadership - Investigation - Object-Oriented Programming (Oop) - Software Deployment - Code Review - Planning - Python - Satellite Communications - Root Cause Analysis - Docker - Sustainment - Continuous Improvement Process - CI/CD - Integration Testing - Mentoring - Mathematics - C++ - Bash - Automated Testing - Polygraphy - Top Secret Security Clearance - Design Review - Unix - Linux - DevSecOps - Operational Readiness - Java - Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (Ts/sci Clearance) - Software Architecture ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health and Wellness Programs - Health Insurance - Parental Leave - 401(k) Plans - Flexible Work Schedules - Relocation Assistance ## Related - [More jobs at General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Development jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Developer / Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development/software-developer-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 56899 jobs - [Colorado Springs, CO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado/colorado-springs?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4809 jobs - [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 841 jobs ## Related pages - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 56899 jobs - [Colorado Springs, CO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado/colorado-springs?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4809 jobs - [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 841 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)