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Entry Level Software Developer

General Dynamics Electric Boat
New London, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026
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 , J ava 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)

Qualifications

Occasional travel may be required for this position.

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

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