Mission Solutions Engineer

General Dynamics - IT; Home (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI career tool

Internal mobility support

Competitive benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT (GDIT) seeks a Mission Software Engineer to build DoD-grade software for classified and contested environments. You will fuse mission needs with modern architectures, delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions across cloud, edge, and on‑prem platforms.

You will join a founding team in GDIT's Mission Software Center of Excellence, setting technical standards and influencing the direction of mission software across the Defense portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of experience using AI for software development.
• Experience architecting large-scale software systems and modular open systems.
• Proficiency in cloud, edge, and on-prem architectures.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver end-to-end mission software solutions across cloud, edge, and on-prem environments.
• Partner with Business Development, CTO, and program leadership to shape opportunities and grow the pipeline.
• Establish and champion modern engineering practices: AI-assisted DevSecOps, automated CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and Agile delivery.
• Apply AI/ML technologies to accelerate software delivery and support warfighters.

Skills

Strong communications

Architecting software systems

Full stack development

Agile DevSecOps

AI for DevSecOps

Cloud architecture

Infrastructure as Code

Model Based Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python 3.12+

Django

PostgreSQL

Redis 7

Keycloak 24 (OIDC)

Open Policy Agent (OPA)

Celery

React 18+

Vite

Material-UI

TanStack Query

React Router v6

Reactflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Nginx

Mailpit

Job description

MISSION SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Build the mission-critical software capabilities that defend our nation as a Mission Software Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll become an integral part of how GDIT is able to ensure the safety and security of our nation. The DoD Mission Software Engineer is responsible for proposing, designing, integrating, and the delivery of mission-critical software systems that operate in classified, contested, and disconnected environments. This role bridges mission needs, operational workflows, and modern software architectures, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and compliant with DoD cybersecurity and accreditation requirements. The Mission Software Engineer serves as the technical authority for solution design across cloud, edge, and on-prem environments, working closely with program leadership, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams to deliver ATO-ready mission software.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Mission Software Engineer at GDIT, you will shape how the DoD acquires, develops, and deploys mission-critical software capabilities that operate where it matters most: in classified, contested, and disconnected environments. You will serve as a founding leader in GDIT's Mission Software Center of Excellence, setting technical standards and influencing the direction of mission software across the Defense portfolio.

• Architect and deliver end-to-end mission software solutions across cloud, edge, and on-premises environments for DoW customers, from concept through ATO
• Partner with Business Development, the CTO organization, and program leadership to shape new opportunities, respond to solicitations, and grow GDIT's mission software pipeline
• Establish and champion modern engineering practices, AI-assisted DevSecOps, automated CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and Agile delivery as repeatable standards across programs
• Apply AI and machine learning technologies to accelerate software delivery, improve decision support, and solve complex operational problems for warfighters

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Mission Software Engineer must have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Experience: 3+ years of experience of using AI for software development
• Technical skills: Experience Architecting large scale software systems, Modular Open Systems Approaches, Full stack software development experience, experience writing DoW proposals/whitepapers, Agile DevSecOps with automated CI/CD, Some Experience with AI Assisted DevSecOps, Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure as Code, some understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering would be ideal
• Security Clearance Requirement: Secret clearance required to start; must be able to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements:Strong Communications skills both written and verbalSoftware architecture across microservicesEvent-driven systems, and modular monolithsMission-focused mindset with strong operational empathyAbility to communicate complex architectures to technical and non-technical audiencesComfortable operating with ambiguity and high-consequence environments
• Travel: 25% CONUS travel or more as required by customer and project requirements
• Familiar with Core Technology Stack & Tools:Backend & Logic: Python 3.12+, Django, PostgreSQL, Redis 7, Keycloak 24 (OIDC), Open Policy Agent (OPA), Celery.Frontend UI: React 18+, Vite, Material-UI, TanStack Query, React Router v6, Reactflow.Infrastructure & DevOps: Docker / Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Nginx Reverse Proxy, Mailpit.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.