Software Engineering SME - IRAD/CTO

General Dynamics Information Technology
Herndon, VA
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Support mission-critical initiatives and enable the growth of our business as a Solutions Architect SME at GDIT. Here, you’ll become an integral part of how GDIT is able to ensure the safety and security of our nation.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Solutions Architect SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to Intelligence and Homeland Security (IHS) Division. You will play a crucial role in identifying and implementing innovative approaches to deliver software solutions to our customers. You will lead and participate in Research and Development activities, work across our division to understand program performance and objectives, and collaborate across GDIT to find innovative solutions for our customers' missions.
● Represent IHS for IR&D projects and work across the division to implement best practices for more efficient and effective software engineering
● Collaborate with programs to introduce innovation and alleviate program challenges

● Drive innovation into new and existing programs
● Utilize modern technologies, tools, and approaches to define innovative solutions for software engineering

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Solutions Architect must have:
● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
● Experience: 15+ years of related experience, including delivering software solutions in restricted spaces
● Technical skills: Agile development, DevSecOps pipeline development, Software factory experience, Low-code and no-code development, Python, C/C++, Java, or similar languages
● Security clearance level: TS/SCI required at time of hire, with an active Poly clearance strongly preferred.
● US citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Posted 2026-03-27

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