Sr Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps SME in Taunton, Massachusetts at Mission Systems

Sr Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps SME

ID: 2026-75686
US-MA-Taunton
Required Clearance: Top Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 10/27/2026
Category: Engineering-Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 8 years relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 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 NC3 business segment, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for design, development and test of the next generation of Strategic Systems.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

Object oriented development
Agile experience
SASTs tools
GitLab
Python and bash
Understanding of SW engineering concepts
Atlassian
Good communication skills particularly with outside customer

What sets you apart:

Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
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

Our Commitment to You:

An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site with occasional opportunities to work remotely
While on-site, you will be a part of the Taunton, MA location.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $183,381.00 - USD $203,438.00 /Yr.

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

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