Embedded Software Engineer Entry Level

General Dynamics

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Boise, IDSalt Lake City, UT
Salary
$77,843–$86,358 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $82k
$63k most similar roles pay here $221k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $136,425–$205,362 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $82k versus about $171k 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 1255 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $120,700–$150,205 across 1075 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Embedded Software Engineer Entry Level

As an Embedded Software Engineer Entry Level within the Idaho Scientific group, you will join a cross-functional team focused on designing and deploying secure system solutions. You will work on critical infrastructure including novel CPU designs, crypto cores, purpose-built system-on-a-chip architectures, and hardened operating systems to ensure military systems remain safe in future conflicts. Your daily work involves designing, debugging, testing, and documenting technical solutions while collaborating with hardware and software engineers in a security-focused environment. The role requires proficiency in embedded C/C++, RTOS, digital logic, Verilog, SystemVerilog, FPGA development, or ASIC design flow. You should also possess a strong understanding of software engineering principles, agile methodology, and the ability to apply new information quickly while navigating complex technical requirements within this specialized defense and scientific research domain.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $153738 from 66 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and deploy secure system solutions using novel CPU designs and crypto cores.
  • Develop purpose-built system-on-a-chip architectures for military applications.
  • Implement and maintain hardened operating systems to ensure mission security.
  • Debug, test, and document technical solutions for complex hardware and software systems.
  • Apply agile methodologies and software engineering principles throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Integrate AI tools to drive continuous improvement and innovation in project workflows.
  • Develop embedded software using C/C++, RTOS, and digital logic components.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Engineering, Science, or Math.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Secret security clearance (preferred at time of hire).
  • Strong foundation in embedded C/C++, RTOS, digital logic, Verilog/SystemVerilog, FPGA development, or ASIC design flow (preferred).
  • Evidence of hands-on problem solving through personal, academic, internship, lab, or open-source work (preferred).
  • Clear communication and ability to work in a team environment (preferred).
  • Understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, theories, and agile methodology (preferred).
  • Ability to grasp new information quickly and handle increasing complexity (preferred).

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