Full Stack GAIAA Software Engineer

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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.

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 the GAIAA team, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing and deploying the GDMS enterprise environment for accessing AI assistants that helps employees find information, analyze content, draft materials, automate tasks, and build AI-enabled workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Implement new features across frontend/backend boundaries.
• Problem Solving: Have a well-rounded understanding of foundational software engineering principles.
• Collaboration and Maintenance: Work with a team of engineers and designers to maintain a large codebase, following established patterns and proposing new patterns.
• Bug Fixes: Troubleshoot production issues and identify/ship fixes for them.

Required Skillset

• Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Proven experience leading the design, build, and deployment of complex and performant software solutions in production
• Strong understanding of REST-based infrastructure and how to build REST-based backends
• Experience in React, Angular, Vue, FastAPI, or similar frameworks
• Mastery with TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Git, Bash
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skillset

• Expertise in React-Framework and TypeScript
• Expertise in FastAPI and Python
• Mastery with concepts relating to react-context, debugging large controlled components, hooks, and streaming
• Experience with Linux, Azure AKS, Docker

What sets you apart

• 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

Workplace Options

This position is Remote, with promixity to a GDMS facility required. On-site collaboration, as needed.

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