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!
Embedded Software Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$112.9K - $125.3K / year
Job Description
Role Description
General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Embedded Software Engineer within the Land and Air Systems (LAS) Engineering team. This position provides an opportunity to design and build uniquely resilient hardware and software to ensure mission success in contested environments. The team is focused on tactical communications that span many Department of Defense (DoD) customers. In a collaborative environment, the team works closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
Qualifications
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
- 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
- Agile experience preferred.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
- Knowledge of networking protocols and socket programming.
- Strong Linux background, including device trees and drivers.
- Experience in software architecture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with microcontroller programming and debugging.
- Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO.
- Proficiency in using debugging tools like GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
- Experience with cross-compilation and toolchains for embedded systems.
- Understanding of memory management and performance optimization in embedded systems.
Additional Skills (Nice to Have)
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Knowledge of cryptographic protocols such as SSL/TLS, IPsec, and PGP.
- Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts.
- Familiarity with hypervisors and virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, Xen).
- Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets.
- Proficiency with Buildroot or similar build systems for embedded Linux.
- Knowledge of security practices in embedded systems development.
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-powered tools and technologies (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to measurably improve software development productivity, code quality, or testing efficiency in an embedded systems environment.
What sets you apart
- Ability to lead the software development process.
- Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways.
- Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success.
- Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements.
- 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 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.
Workplace Options
- This position is preferred to be fully on-site OR Hybrid/Flex as desired, however it is remote-eligible.
- While on-site, you will be a part of one of the following communities: Scottsdale, AZ, Taunton, MA, Ft Wayne, IN, or Huntsville, AL.
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 $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /Yr.
Company Description
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!
Job Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
- 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
- Agile experience preferred.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
- Knowledge of networking protocols and socket programming.
- Strong Linux background, including device trees and drivers.
- Experience in software architecture.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with microcontroller programming and debugging.
- Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO.
- Proficiency in using debugging tools like GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
- Experience with cross-compilation and toolchains for embedded systems.
- Understanding of memory management and performance optimization in embedded systems.
- Additional Skills (Nice to Have)
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Knowledge of cryptographic protocols such as SSL/TLS, IPsec, and PGP.
- Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts.
- Familiarity with hypervisors and virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, Xen).
- Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets.
- Proficiency with Buildroot or similar build systems for embedded Linux.
- Knowledge of security practices in embedded systems development.
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-powered tools and technologies (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to measurably improve software development productivity, code quality, or testing efficiency in an embedded systems environment.
- What sets you apart
- Ability to lead the software development process.
- Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways.
- Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success.
- Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements.
- 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 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.
- Workplace Options
- This position is preferred to be fully on-site OR Hybrid/Flex as desired, however it is remote-eligible.
- While on-site, you will be a part of one of the following communities: Scottsdale, AZ, Taunton, MA, Ft Wayne, IN, or Huntsville, AL.
- 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 $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /Yr.
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