--- title: Software Factory Engineer description: General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring for the Software Factory Engineer role in Manassas, VA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/software-factory-engineer-at-general-dynamics-mission-systems-01a14c89-2c8b-7bdb-9e58-4ea4286404e2 date: 2026-10-18T01:20:55Z og_description: Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as Software Factory Engineer in Manassas, VA. Pays $112.9K–$125.3K per year. Hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/rlm7a9.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** | $112.9K/yr - $125.3K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 15, 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 obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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 We’re seeking an experienced **Software Factory / DevOps Engineer** to help modernize a mission-critical submarine combat system. In this role, you will enable the transformation of a large monolithic C++ codebase into secure, scalable Java-based microservices while strengthening the software DevOps capabilities required to deliver those systems reliably, securely, and efficiently. This is an opportunity for a senior engineer with deep experience in **CI/CD pipelines, build systems, DevOps practices, source-control workflows, and software-delivery modernization**. You will support the team’s current Bamboo and Bitbucket environment while helping define and execute a practical migration to GitLab. **What You Bring to the Table** - Organize and accelerate DevOps modernization efforts for the migration of a monolithic C++ application to Java-based microservices. - Knowledge of DevOps principles, automated testing, artifact management, infrastructure automation, and secure software-delivery practices. - Strong hands-on expertise in **CI/CD pipeline design, implementation, automation, maintenance, and troubleshooting** for a complex, multi-repository software environment - Experience with CI/CD platforms such as **Bamboo, Bitbucket, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins**, or comparable tools. - Assess existing build, test, release, artifact-management, and repository workflows; identify opportunities to improve delivery speed, repeatability, traceability, security, and product quality. - Define and implement scalable **versioning, branching, release, and configuration-management strategies** across multiple repositories, components, and technology stacks. - Experience establishing enterprise-scale repository, branching, versioning, and release-management strategies. - Develop build infrastructure using modern build, dependency-management, and automation tools—such as Bazel, **CMake, Maven**, Make, or comparable technologies—to support multiple languages and evolving program needs. - Collaborate with software, DevOps, systems, cybersecurity, test, infrastructure, and program teams to integrate modern DevOps practices into the delivery lifecycle. **What Sets You Apart** - Knowledge of container technologies such **as Docker, or Kubernetes** - Contribute to database architecture and integration approaches supporting distributed, microservices-based applications. - Experience with enhancing and standardizing the current **Bamboo and Bitbucket** environment - Experience with migration of existing pipeline implementations to **GitLab** - Help teams adopt GitLab capabilities, including GitLab CI/CD, repository management, merge requests, runners, package and artifact management, and integrated security scanning. - Knowledge of GitLab runners, CI/CD templates, package registries, artifact retention, code-quality tooling, and DevSecOps/security-scanning integrations. - **Workplace Options:**This position is Hybrid-friendly after an initial onboarding period.While on-site, you will be a part of the Progeny team, based out of 9100 Ashton Ave, Manassas VA ## 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 $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /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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