Capabilities Development Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hanover, MD
Salary: $195,240–$264,148 / yr
Posted: 102 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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The Capabilities Development Engineer joins the software engineering team to design, develop, test, and evaluate electrical, mechanical, and computer components and systems. This role involves analyzing customer requirements to develop technical solutions for complex problems, maintaining system integrity, and coordinating hardware and software acquisitions. The engineer will perform advanced work including protocol analysis, vulnerability assessment, security research, and rapid prototyping of proof of concept capabilities. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C/C++, assembler, and operating system fundamentals like interrupts, threading, and virtual memory. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in Linux and VxWorks real-time operating systems, as well as low-level programming of device drivers in Unix, Linux, or Windows environments. The work focuses on developing embedded software systems for commercial, government, military, and scientific uses.

Skills

C/C++ Assembly Linux VxWorks Unix Windows Java Embedded Systems Operating Systems Device Drivers Reverse Engineering Protocol Analysis Vulnerability Assessment Security Research Rapid Prototyping System Requirements Analysis Software System Design Software System Integration Software System Testing Bit-level data analysis

What you'll do

Design, develop, test, and evaluate electrical, mechanical, and computer components and systems.
Analyze customer requirements to develop technical solutions for complex problems.
Perform low-level programming of device drivers in Unix, Linux, or Windows environments.
Develop embedded software systems using C, C++, assembly, or Java.
Conduct protocol analysis, vulnerability assessments, and security research.
Perform rapid prototyping of proof of concept capabilities.
Execute reverse engineering and bit-level data analysis of software and systems.
Coordinate the acquisition of hardware, software, and subcontractor services.

What we're looking for

Must be a US Citizen.
Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mathematics, or equivalent military experience.
Master of Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Fully proficient knowledge of operating system fundamentals and internals.
Fully proficient knowledge in low-level programming of device drivers in a Unix, Linux, or Windows environment.
12+ years of experience (or 8+ with a relevant Master's) in three or more areas including system requirements analysis, design, development, integration, or testing.
8+ years of experience in four or more areas including embedded software development, OS internals, reverse engineering, or bit-level data analysis.
Experience in Reverse Engineering tools, both COTS and GOTS (preferred).

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