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D454 - Software Engineer

General Dynamics
Groton, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Overview

Overview:

Department 454 Tactical Software Engineering applies software and computer engineering skills to specify, design, develop, integrate, test, and subcontract manage software development for US Navy Nuclear Submarines.

Collaborating with systems engineers, tactical submarine software is developed and maintained for a variety of submarine platforms and control systems such as: Ship Control, Combat Launch Control, Weapons Stowage and Handling, as well as other specialized embedded real-time safety critical shipboard and database systems, simulators, and land-based trainers.

Additional responsibilities include software research and development, preparing presentations, participating in NAVSEA design reviews and interfacing closely with hardware and system engineering departments.

We are seeking a talented Front End GUI Developer to build and enhance intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing user interfaces for our software applications. You will collaborate closely with system engineers, product managers, and back-end developers to deliver seamless and engaging user experiences.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience in software development
  • Experience executing each step of the Software Development Lifecycle is required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:
  • Experience with GUI-specific design and prototyping tools (e.g., Penpot, Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
  • Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) or TypeScript.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Skills

  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork skills and a keen eye for design details
  • Programming Language: Proficient in C/C , Rust, Javascript/Typescript
  • Core Technologies: Expert-level proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6 ).
  • Frameworks: Strong hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
  • Styling Tools: Experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS/LESS) or modern styling libraries (e.g., Tailwind CSS, styled-components).

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