Engineer - Software - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Engineer - Software
US-CT-Groton
Job ID: 2024-13113
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Information Technology
EB Poheganut
Overview
The Opportunity:
General Dynamics Electric Boat, the worlds foremost designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking an IT Systems Engineer (Sr., Specialist, or Principle) to join the organization within the Information Technology (EBIT) Department. The current business needs and demands are ever rapidly changing and require an agile, flexible, analytical candidate to join EBIT.
Position Summary:
In the IT Systems Engineer position, you will be expected to ask questions, communicate openly, and get out of your seat and comfort zone. While this is NOT a Software Development role, the successful candidate will possess the technical aptitude required to work closely with Software Developers
The responsibilities of the IT Systems Engineer will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Analyze and learn business software and processes.
- Understand and translate business needs into system requirements.
- Investigate data to understand and document issues/enhancements.
- Work with various software development teams to drive implementation of innovative software solutions.
- Drive cross functional teams and challenge the status quo.
- Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets.
- Utilize verification and validation techniques to ensure software deliverables are high quality and meet customer needs.
- Provide IT SME support toward highly visible or critical production issues.
Responsibilities
Skills:
- Be willing to learn / open-minded.
- Be self-motivated and ambitious.
- Have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Have critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Have good attention to detail.
- Have very strong oral and written skills.
- Be organized, with good planning skills.
- Have project management skills.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Computer related technologies, or Applied Mathematics
- Experience in requirements gathering and documentation
- Ability to perform work in a hybrid virtual environment
- Experience with business/systems analysis.
- Knowledge of verification and validation techniques
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Experience with Agile development concepts
- Software development life cycle
PI248899757
Groton, CT
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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