Advanced Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Salary
$112,924–$125,275 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $179k
This role $119k
$101k most similar roles pay here $227k

This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$214,562 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Advanced Embedded Software Engineer

As an Advanced Embedded Software Engineer within the Space and Intelligence Systems business unit, you will join a cross-functional team dedicated to the design, development, and testing of specialized solutions launched into space as national assets. You will be responsible for building and maintaining complex systems while providing technical leadership and applying innovative methodologies to solve engineering challenges. The role requires proficiency in C++, C, and Python, alongside knowledge of networked applications, microservices architecture, distributed systems, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. You will work with containerization tools such as Kubernetes and Docker, utilize Git for version control, and engage with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. The role focuses on developing secure, event-driven architectures and message queuing systems to solve critical problems within the space and intelligence domain.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and test specialized software solutions for space and intelligence systems.
  • Develop embedded software using programming languages such as C++, C, and Python.
  • Design networked applications, microservices architectures, and distributed systems.
  • Implement cloud platform solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP with containerization tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines and integrate DevSecOps practices into the development lifecycle.
  • Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices for mission-critical systems.
  • Lead the software development process by applying technical standards to solve complex challenges.
  • Identify and implement AI opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance within a reasonable amount of time.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in C++, C, and Python (preferred).
  • Knowledge of networked applications, microservices architecture, distributed systems, cloud platforms, containerization, CI/CD, and DevSecOps (preferred).
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments (preferred).
  • Ability to lead the software development process and provide technical leadership (preferred).

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