Embedded Software Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems28 days ago
Florham Park, NJ, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$115k - $122k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software for mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices using custom in-house hardware.
- Translate concepts of operations, specifications, and requirements into software designs, code, test plans, and executed testing and debugging.
- Perform software design, integration, testing, maintenance, and technology refresh activities across long product lifecycles.
- Work with real-time embedded software, systems programming, concurrent programming, hardware interfaces, and device drivers.
- Define work scope, schedules, and expectations while providing technical direction and leadership when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field plus at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree plus 6 months of relevant experience.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at the time of hire, with eligibility for access to classified information.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience with real-time embedded software, preferably on Linux.
- Experience with C or C++ systems programming; Rust experience is preferred.
- Experience with software design, code, integration, and testing.
- Experience with concurrent programming and long development lifecycles.
- Preferred experience with heterogeneous computing systems, SELinux, ARMv8, serial communication protocols, hardware interfaces, device drivers, and computer networking.
- Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, define project scope and schedules, and provide technical direction.
- Proficiency with integrated development environments, version control, defect tracking, and scripting tools.
Benefits
- Fully onsite position at the Florham Park, New Jersey facility.
- Flexible 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off if desired.
- 401(k) matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, and health and wellness programs.
- Employee resource and social groups, along with continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Research-oriented work with teams developing practical solutions for national security.
About General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and manufactures secure communications, C4ISR, cyber defense, and maritime/underwater systems used across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. It sells integrated hardware and software to U.S. and allied defense and intelligence agencies under government contracts and long-term programs. The company is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, and operates as a business unit of General Dynamics.