Advanced Software Engineer
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Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of 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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an embedded software engineer within the Land and Air Systems, Engineering Team. This position provides an opportunity to deisng and build uniquely resilient hardware and software to ensure mission success in contested environments. You will be a member of a multi-discipline team that spans many Department of Defense customers, including special restricted 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.

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

Representative Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++ programming language

• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software and hardware components

• Perform debugging, testing, and optimization of embedded systems

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of software development practices

• Document software design, code, and unit tests

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company processes

What sets you apart:

• Exceptional experience with C and/or C++
• Proven experience with low-level driver development
• Experience with unit test frameworks
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C)

Additional Skills You May Have, Or Skills You Are Willing To Learn

• Signal processing and digital signal processing (DSP)
• Programming languages such as Rust, Python, MATLAB
• Advanced Linux operating systems knowledge (Drivers, networking, system services, etc.)
• Multi-threaded and multi-core programming
• Network protocols and socket programming
• Cryptographic techniques and secure boot
• Power management in embedded systems
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) git pipelines

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
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:This position is on-site of flex on-site at the Ft Wayne, IN or Colorado Spring, CO facilities and requires regular participation and interaction with team members

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.USD $107,189.00 - USD $114,000.00 /Yr.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world's most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran