--- title: Software Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems description: General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring for the Software Engineer role in Scottsdale, AZ. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/software-engineer-at-general-dynamics-mission-systems-01a11d65-bea7-7f63-9a39-e7025eae3764 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as Software Engineer in Scottsdale, AZ. Pays $100.2K–$111.2K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/a9vvxc.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** | Scottsdale, AZ | | **Salary** | $100.2K/yr - $111.2K/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 $104,000 – $131,000 a year (median $122,000). ## Description ## Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred. **CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:** Department of Defense Secret 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 **ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:** As a software engineer for Crypto and Cross Domain solutions, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for designing and developing next generation cryptography. **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 - Skilled in embedded Linux debugging techniques - Experience with Vitis/Petalinux/Xilinx SoC (Zynq Ultrascale+/Versal) a plus - Experience with SW Defined Radio or Satellite applications a plus - Experience with Secure Red/Black Separation architecture a plus - Experience with Docker and podman on Linux a plus - Experience with Windriver Linux a plus **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 onsite.While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, Arizona campus. #CJ3 ## 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 $100,219.00 - USD $111,180.00 /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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