Front-End GAIAA Software Engineer

As a software engineer for the GAIAA team, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing and deploying the GDMS enterprise environment for accessing AI assistants that helps employees find information, analyze content, draft materials, automate tasks, and build AI-enabled workflows., * Bug Fixes: Address bug fixes within a large codebase and identify implications and/or prominent areas of issues resulting from code changes.

• Feature Engineering: Quickly integrate new features and requirements into a large scale application while following existing design style and feedback from fellow engineers.
• Design Patterns and Good Code Practices: Develop robust and clear UI design patterns while identifying and optimizing areas of the app that require performance enhancements.
• Problem Solving: Have a well-rounded understanding of foundational software engineering principles without reliance from Large Language Models or AI Assistance.
• Collaboration: Work with UX designers to quickly and effectively turn UI mock-ups into functional UI components with little to no intervention from senior engineers.

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree, plus 6 months relevant experience., * Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories

• Proven experience leading the design, build, and deployment of complex and performant front-end software solutions in production
• Strong understanding of REST-based infratructure and how to interface with REST-based backends
• Experience in React, Angular, Vue, or similar frameworks
• Mastery with TypeScript, JavaScript
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skillset:

• Expertise in React-Framework and TypeScript
• Mastery with concepts relating to react-context, debugging large controlled components, hooks, and streaming
• Experience with Linux, Azure, Docker

What sets you apart:

• 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

• 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 eligible for Hybrid or 100% Onsite. You must be located near a core GDMS location: Scottsdale AZ, Chantilly VA, Bloomington MN, Greensboro NC, Dedham MA, Taunton MA, Pittsfield MA, Orlando FL, San Jose CA, Pittsburgh PA.

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!