This role pays less than
91%
of similar roles. Most pay
$124,375–$193,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$108k
versus about
$159k
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.
Embedded Software Engineer (cleared) joins a cross-functional team within the Cyber group to develop mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices. This role involves working with custom in-house hardware to create advanced encryption products and high-speed data solutions. The engineer will be responsible for the full development lifecycle, including translating concepts into software designs, coding, testing, and debugging while managing long product lifespans that require regular maintenance and technology refreshes. Key technical requirements include experience in real-time embedded software on Linux OS, systems programming in C/C++ or Rust, and concurrent programming. Additional preferred skills include knowledge of ARMv8 architecture, SELinux, serial communication protocols, device drivers, and computer networking. The role focuses on solving complex problems in the cybersecurity domain by building robust hardware-integrated software for national security applications.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.