This role pays more than
88%
of similar roles. Most pay
$146,500–$204,200
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$230k
versus about
$175k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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.
The Capabilities Development Engineer joins a team focused on designing, developing, testing, and evaluating electrical, mechanical, and computer components for commercial, government, military, and scientific uses. This role involves analyzing customer requirements to develop technical solutions for complex problems while maintaining system integrity and coordinating hardware, software, and subcontractor acquisitions. The engineer will perform rapid prototyping of proof of concept capabilities, protocol analysis, vulnerability assessment, and security research. Key technical skills include proficiency in C/C++, assembly, and operating system fundamentals like interrupts, threading, and device drivers within Linux, VxWorks, or Windows environments. Candidates must possess expertise in low-level programming, bit-level data analysis, and reverse engineering using both COTS and GOTS tools. The work centers on the development of embedded systems and software for high-security applications requiring advanced engineering design processes.
C++
Python
Assembly
Perl
Embedded Software
DevOps
Reverse Engineering
Linux
Unix
RTOS
Wind River VxWorks
Protocol Analysis
SCADA
ICS
Virtualization
Cybersecurity
Big Data
Cloud Computing
C
C++
Python
Embedded Software
DevOps
Reverse Engineering
Linux
Unix
RTOS
Wind River VxWorks
Protocol Analysis
Cloud Computing
Big Data
Automation
Virtualization
SCADA
ICS
Information Security
Siemens PLC
TIA Portal
PLCSIM
HMI
SIMIT
LAD
SCL
FBD
STL
PID Control
Serial Communication
Simulink
Industrial Automation
Firmware
Digital Twins
PLC Test Benches
Control Systems