Senior Software Engineer | C5 SW Architect
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Taunton, MA · $157k–$175k a year · Posted November 4, 2026
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Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 years relevant experience.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:[Department...