Front-End Software Developer Job at GD Mission Systems, Manassas, VA

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  • GD Mission Systems
  • Manassas, VA

Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position

Front-End Software Developer

ID: 2026-71234
US-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 3/2/2026
Category: Engineering-Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred,

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: : Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Full Stack Software Developer in our Progeny Business Area, you will be part of a team of engineers to successfully deliver a comprehensive SecDevOps software solution for the US Navy with a strong focus on automated functional testing and the cybersecurity health of consumed software payloads. This team is responsible for software development and resolution of integration issues.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

  • Experience as Full Stack Developer
  • Hands-on experience building Single Page Applications and Model View Controller (MVC) Applications
  • Proficiency in object-oriented design and development
  • Experience working with frameworks like Vue and Ruby on Rails
    • If not, experience with similar frameworks like React and Java Spring may be applicable
  • Collaboration in Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban) to deliver high-quality software
  • Experience using Linux (basic OS comprehension and basic shell scripting), preferably Red Hat or derivatives
  • Experience in working with containers (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles and lifecycle
  • Experience with testing methods like TDD, BDD, and various types of software testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) (Vitest, RSpec, Playwright)
  • Familiarity with Linux, REST APIs, and database management (SQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Knowledge of automation tools (GitOps, CI/CD) and security practices (PKI, certificates)
  • Ability to write clean, production-ready code following good coding practices

What sets you apart:

  • Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
  • Hands-on experience with RobotFramework and Software Analysis Tools (SAST/DAST)
  • Experience with Argo Workflows, OpenShift, Kubevirt
  • 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


Our Commitment to You:

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations 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 Hybrid/Flex. While on-site, you will be a part of th e Manassas facility.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $95,384.00 - USD $105,817.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

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!


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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Job Tags

Full time, Second job, Flexible hours

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