Air & Naval Sonar Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada is hiring for current software engineering openings in the Air & Naval Sonar division, with responsibilities spanning design, development, testing, and integration across multiple projects.

The team emphasizes high-quality code, code reviews, and collaboration with cross-functional groups to ensure mission-critical functionality and secure, robust software delivery. AI/ML familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical/scientific discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with software development.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g. C++, java).
• Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented design tools, and UML.
• Familiarity with Linux as a host environment and software version control systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Positive approach to learning, strong work ethic, and enthusiasm for taking ownership of work.
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing high-quality, maintainable code while adhering to project and coding standards.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshooting and resolving software issues, including root cause analysis and verification of fixes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support system design, integration, and validation.
• Providing technical support to internal stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
• Presenting technical content at design reviews and team meeting.
• Performing software requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and integration.
• Writing and reviewing software design documentation, test plans, and procedures.

Skills

C++

Java

Agile development

Object-oriented design

Linux

Version control systems

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Ownership of work

Learning mindset

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical/scientific discipline

Tools

UML

Linux

Version Control

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada is hiring for current software engineering openings in the Air & Naval Sonar division, with responsibilities spanning design, development, testing, and integration across multiple projects.

The team emphasizes high-quality code, code reviews, and collaboration with cross-functional groups to ensure mission-critical functionality and secure, robust software delivery. AI/ML familiarity is a plus.