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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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As an Embedded Software Engineer within the Cyber group, you will join a cross-functional team developing mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for a rapidly growing product line. You will work with custom in-house hardware to address challenges involving high-speed data and advanced security. Your daily responsibilities include translating concepts of operations and requirements into software designs, code, and test plans while managing the full development lifecycle including maintenance and technology refreshes. The role requires proficiency in systems programming languages like C/C++ or Rust, with a focus on real-time embedded software on Linux OS. You will utilize tools for integrated development environments, version control, and defect tracking. Technical competencies include concurrent programming, serial communication protocols, device drivers, ARMv8 architecture, and experience with heterogeneous computing systems and Security-Enhanced Linux to solve complex problems in the cybersecurity domain.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.
Develop mission-critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for high-speed data applications.
Write and maintain real-time embedded software using C, C++, or Rust on Linux OS.
Translate CONOPS, specifications, and requirements into software designs, code, and test plans.
Develop device drivers and manage serial communication protocols and hardware interfaces.
Execute the full software development lifecycle including integration, testing, and debugging.
Manage long-term product maintenance and regular technology refreshes for existing systems.
Utilize version control, defect tracking tools, and scripting to support the development process.
Identify opportunities to integrate AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field with at least 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6 months of experience.
Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Experience in real-time embedded software, preferably on Linux OS (preferred).
Experience developing in systems programming languages like C/C++ (Rust experience preferred).
Extensive experience with software design, code, integration, and testing.
Experience with concurrent programming.
Familiarity with hardware interfaces, device drivers, ARMv8 architecture, or networking (preferred).