--- title: Senior Linux Software Engineer description: General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring for the Senior Linux Software Engineer role in Manassas, VA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-linux-software-engineer-at-general-dynamics-mission-systems-01a160c0-3e21-7d83-a216-1691962a3109 date: 2026-10-22T00:23:26Z og_description: Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as Senior Linux Software Engineer in Manassas, VA. Pays $118.5K–$131.5K per year. Hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7pl27k.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** | Manassas, VA (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $118.5K/yr - $131.5K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 20, 2026 | ## 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 Secret security clearance is preferred 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. Candidate must be local to the office and able to work onsite up to 2 days a week.** ## Responsibilities for this Position **ROLE** **AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:** The Advanced Software Engineer - Submarine Combat Systems, will be responsible for integration of software components into the Linux-based Common Computing Environment (CCE) PaaS. The candidate will also be responsible for improving the software build process along with setup and configuration of hardware/software test environments.**Essential Capabilities (Required):** - Experience integrating containerized software applications in Kubernetes or another container runtime such as Docker Swarm. - Skilled in development of bash and python scripts to automate installation, test, and monitoring of software components - Advanced troubleshooting techniques for isolation of software problems - Experience with integration testing for deploying and managing custom containerized applications and open-source tools and components. **Desired Capabilities:** - Experience with Ansible infrastructure-as-code. - Experience with Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). - Red Hat System Administrator/Engineer certification. **What sets you apart:** - Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories - Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems - Comfortable providing technical leadership - 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 **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 flex on-site. While on-site you will be part of the GDMS Ashton Avenue Manassas facility. **Candidate must be local to the office and able to work onsite up to 2 days a week.** #LI-TM1 ## 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 - Technical Leadership - Docker Swarm - Open-Source Software - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Investigation - Teamwork - Python - Combat Systems - Secret Security Clearance - Artificial Intelligence - Kubernetes - Continuous Improvement Process - Software Development - Container Runtime - Integration Testing - Ansible - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Mathematics - Bash - Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Linux - Build Process ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health and Wellness Programs - Health Insurance - Parental Leave - 401(k) Plans - Flexible Work Schedules ## 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 - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 102487 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 63627 jobs - [Manassas, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/manassas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1630 jobs - [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 784 jobs ## Related pages - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 102487 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 63627 jobs - [Manassas, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/manassas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1630 jobs - [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 784 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)