Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Salary: $118,519–$131,482 / yr
Posted: 48 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k

This role $125k

$109k most similar roles pay here $203k

This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $123,796–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $158k 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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TL;DR · Embedded Software Engineer

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As an Embedded Software Engineer (cleared), you will join a cross-functional team dedicated to developing security software for cutting-edge secure voice products. Your daily responsibilities involve the design, development, and testing of software within this specialized product area. To succeed in this role, you will utilize a technical toolkit that includes C/C++, Rust, and Linux environments. You will engage in low-level development involving device drivers and boot processes while utilizing Git for shared repository team development. The role also requires proficiency in Agile methodologies, SELinux policies, CI pipelines, static analysis, and scripting with Python or Perl. By applying technical standards and creative problem-solving to these technologies, you will help develop practical solutions for national security challenges within the secure voice communications domain.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

C/C++ Linux Git Rust Embedded Development Boot Agile SELinux CI Pipelines Python Perl Static Analysis AI

What you'll do

Develop security software for cutting-edge secure voice products.
Design, develop, and test embedded software systems.
Perform low-level development including device drivers and boot processes.
Develop and maintain code in C/C++ and Rust within a Linux environment.
Manage source code using shared repositories like Git.
Implement SELinux policies to ensure system security.
Build and manage CI pipelines for automated testing and integration.
Write scripts in Python or Perl to support development tasks.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
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.
Experience with software design, development, and testing (preferred).
Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, and Linux environment development (preferred).
Experience in embedded development, low-level development, and SELinux policies (preferred).
Experience with Git, CI pipelines, scripting (Python/Perl), and Agile methodology (preferred).