Software Engineer – Linux experience

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Manassas, VAOn-siteFull time
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Pay
$110.2K to $122.3K
a year
Location
Manassas, VA
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Nov 2
2 days ago
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General Dynamics Mission Systems

Defense & space · 10,001+ employees

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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What you'll do

  • Integrate software components into the CIS Linux-based Common Computing Environment
  • Improve the software build process
  • Set up and configure hardware/software test environments
  • Develop bash and python scripts to automate installation, test, and monitoring
  • Develop automated build processes including continuous quality and cyber analysis
  • Configure RHEL servers and network switches
  • Troubleshoot software and hardware problems

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of experience
  • Kubernetes and Linux
  • Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Candidate must be local to the area and able to work onsite
  • Experience working with Docker and/or Podman containers (preferred)
  • Experience with RKE2 Kubernetes distribution (preferred)
  • Red Hat System Administrator/Engineer certification (preferred)

Key skills

KubernetesLinuxcontainerized software componentsbashpython scriptsautomated build processescontinuous qualitycyber analysisDevSecOpsAgile methodologiesRHEL serversnetwork switchesAdvanced troubleshooting techniquesDockerPodman

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Perks

  • 401k matching
  • flex time off
  • paid parental leave
  • healthcare benefits
  • health & wellness programs
  • employee resource and social groups
  • Flexible schedules

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Software Engineer – Linux experience Posted Date 22 hours ago (11/2/2026 11:21 AM) ID 2026-76779 Job Location US-VA-Manassas Required Clearance Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements Category Engineering-Software Employment Type Full Time Hiring Company General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/ 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. Must have Kubernetes and Linux. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a 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 . Candidate must be local to the area and able to work onsite. Responsibilities for this Position Integration Engineer – Submarine Combat Systems Seeking an Integration Engineer to support the Common Infrastructure Services (CIS) of the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) in Manassas, VA. Candidate must have experience in Linux based high availability systems, hands on ability to set-up, maintain and troubleshoot hardware/software test environments, experience managing software builds and integration of software components. Configuration and cyber hardening of Linux based Operating Systems is a plus. Job Summary : The Integration Engineer - Submarine Combat Systems, will be responsible for integration of software components into the CIS Linux-based Common Computing Environment (CCE). 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 components in a distributed computing environment. Knowledge of containerized environments and Kubernetes container orchestration. Skilled in development of bash and python scripts to automate installation, test, and monitoring of software components. Ability to develop automated build processes including continuous quality and cyber analysis. Experience in DevSecOps and Agile methodologies. Configuration setup of RHEL servers and network switches. Advanced troubleshooting techniques for isolation of software and hardware problems. Desired Capabilities: Experience working with Docker and/or Podman containers. Experience with RKE2 Kubernetes distribution. Experience with C/C++ or other high order language. Red Hat System Administrator/Engineer certification. 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 Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS Manassas team. #CJ2 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 $110,241.00 - USD $122,298.00 /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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