Advanced Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bloomington, MN
Salary: $118,570–$125,054 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $179k

This role $122k

$107k most similar roles pay here $225k

This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $144,362–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1002 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,397–$151,803 across 919 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Advanced Embedded Software Engineer

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As an Advanced Embedded Software Engineer within the Land & Airborne Systems division, you will join an agile software team focused on developing software for embedded systems, products, and services. Your daily responsibilities involve building solutions that support national security and safety while applying technical standards to solve complex challenges in creative ways. You will provide technical leadership and champion new ideas or process improvements within the team. The role requires expert-level programming skills in C and C++, along with knowledge of Python or Rust. Key technical competencies include experience in Linux, RTOS, and hardware/software integration. Additionally, you will work with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes and may apply experience from regulated industries or DO-178 compliant software engineering life-cycles to develop critical systems for land and airborne applications.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $155976 from 78 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Python Rust Embedded Systems Linux RTOS HW/SW Integration DO-178 Docker Kubernetes Containerization Agile

What you'll do

Develop software for embedded systems, products, and services within an agile team environment.
Write high-quality code using C and C++ to support land and airborne systems.
Integrate hardware and software components for mission-critical defense applications.
Develop and maintain software running on Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
Apply technical standards and methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges.
Ensure software compliance with DO-178 standards or other regulated industry requirements.
Implement containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes where applicable.
Provide technical leadership and champion new ideas for process improvements.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field with at least 5 years of experience.
Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Expert level programming experience in C and C++. (preferred)
Knowledgeable in Python or Rust. (preferred)
Solid background in embedded software development, Linux, RTOS, and HW/SW integration. (preferred)
Familiarity with DO-178 compliant life-cycle or regulated industry experience; knowledge of containerization; and other technical skills are preferred. (preferred)

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