Software Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
Scottsdale, AZ
$100,219–$111,180from the description
Jul 22, 2026
Scottsdale, AZ
Jul 24, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A software engineering role focused on designing, developing, and testing specialized software for systems that operate in space, treated as national security assets. The work involves embedded real-time operating systems and languages such as C/C++, Java, and Python, within a cross-functional team. The position suits candidates with a relevant technical degree, some professional experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD TS/SCI clearance.
Mid level · 2+ years · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ · Bachelor's required · TS/SCI clearance · Full-time
“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.
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Why we read it this way (7)
The TS/SCI clearance is listed as 'preferred at time of hire' but candidates MUST be able to obtain one — this is a hard gate on clearance eligibility, so TopSecretSci is set as required. US citizenship is explicitly required.
The minimum experience gate is 2+ years (or a Master's + 6 months), making this a Mid-level role by requirements. The posting also mentions a 'preferred' 3+ years, but the hard floor is 2 years.
All named technologies (C/C++, Java, Python, VxWorks, Integrity, PetaLinux) appear only under a 'preferred skills or experiences' framing, so all are marked preferred. C and C++ are listed together as 'C/C++' and treated as interchangeable alternatives.
Agile experience is explicitly called 'preferred' in the Basic Qualifications section.
The title 'Software Engineer' carries no level modifier, so advertised seniority is Unspecified.
The role is fully on-site in Scottsdale, AZ (Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler CBSA).
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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