Engineer - Software

APS works on exciting, technically challenging, research & development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs. At APS you will work in a small company environment where technical and administrative excellence are rewarded, and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. This position will allow applicants to make meaningful contributions to the APS mission.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems
• Create CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds and deployments
• Build and maintain responsive and high-performing user interfaces
• Implement new features based on project requirements
• Debug software defects and performance issues
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers
• Travel occasionally as required
• Obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance, I understand and agree that the information provided in this application will be relied upon by General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp. in considering me for employment, and I certify that all information provided is true, complete and correct and that I have not knowingly omitted any requested information. I further understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions made by me on this application or any other company records may subject me to immediate dismissal at any time during my employment. I hereby authorize General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp. to make a thorough investigation of my current or former employment and activities. I agree to cooperate in such investigation and I release General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp. and any person or organization supplying information to General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp. in connection with such investigation, of and from liability in connection with the furnishing or use of such information. If employment is obtained under this application, I will willingly comply with all orders, rules, regulations and standards of conduct required by General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp. and will agree to abide by General Dynamics Standards of Business Ethics and Conduct. I further understand that as a condition of employment by General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp., I must comply with security procedures of the Company and must receive and retain necessary government security clearances, which may require completion of a government Personal Security Questionnaire and fingerprinting.

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our San Diego, CA team full-time. The selected candidate will contribute to the success of various projects including the FutureWaves (https://www.futurewavesradar.com/) product, and maritime autonomy, sensing, communications and networking R&D projects. This role requires strong technical proficiency, disciplined engineering practices, and the ability to operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment., * B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

• Comfortable working and developing software in Linux environments, with proficiency in command-line operations, system administration tasks, and using common Linux tools
• Proficient programming skills in C/C++, Java, Python, and/or MATLAB
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) and software design principles
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Working knowledge of software middleware, such as Protocol Buffers
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• 2+ years of relevant professional experience
• Background in autonomy, networking or communications theory
• Fluency with TypeScript and front-end web development
• Familiarity with IP/TCP/UDP networking and RS232/RS422 communications
• Familiarity with autonomy standards, such as MOOS-IvP, ROS, and/or UMAA
• Experience with the Zynq SoC platform, FPGAs, VHDL, and embedded systems

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.