Entry Level Software Developer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an Entry Level Software Developer to join the Monitoring & Control Systems Group in New London, CT. The role focuses on developing software for the HM&E Monitoring and Control system using C++, Java, and PLC-related skills, while supporting testing and system qualification.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in CS/CE/EE with a software concentration and can obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or related engineering field with software concentration.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through DoD.
• 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience relevant to the job description.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and execute software code and unit tests.
• Support software functional qualification testing.
• Maintain cybersecurity, interface requirements and specifications.

Skills

C/C++

Java

SQL

Software development lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering with software concentration

Tools

Linux

JIRA

GitLab

DOORS

Job description

Entry Level Software Developer

Overview

Department 428 Electrical Systems is looking for a highly motivated software engineer to join the Monitoring & Control System Group.

The Monitoring & Control Systems Group is a COLUMBIA Program dedicated team responsible for the development of the Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) Monitoring and Control (HMC) system. The HMC system is a networked based system that provides signal conditioning and electrical flow paths for control, indication, monitoring, and alarms based on sensor (e.g. temperature, pressure, salinity) data. HMC features comprehensive use of network switches, servers, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and display panels located throughout the ship for monitoring and control. The HMC system develops and maintains the software code for all of the applications, including C++, Java and ladder logic for PLCs.

Primary Technical tasks may include:

• Developing, managing and executing software code and associated unit tests
• Supporting software functional qualification testing
• Maintaining cybersecurity, interface requirements and specifications
• Maintaining formal software requirements documentation
• Supporting system qualification testing
• Supporting system/component logistics documentation including technical manuals, ship system manuals and operating instructions
• Developing written correspondence, technical papers and presentations for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

Occasional travel may be required for this position.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree with electrical, computer or software concentration.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the DOD
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience relevant to the job description.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Previous Navy experience
• Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs
• Experience with project management and systems engineering practices and principles including configuration management, Microsoft Project and DOORS
• Proficiency with C/C++, Java, SQL, and/or PLC ladder logic
• Understanding of software development lifecycle
• Familiarity with developing hardened applications
• Knowledge of Military system or component development for Naval Platforms
• Familiarity with JIRA, Gitlab
• Familiarity with microservice software architecture

• Requisition ID: 2026-20673
• Location: US-CT-New London
• Seat Location: EB New London Facility
• Trade: Engineering
• Shift: 1st
• Security Clearance Required: Secret