Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Salary: $118,519–$131,482 / yr
Posted: 69 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $122,285–$182,400 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $152k for comparable roles.

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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 1377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Embedded Software Engineer

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The Embedded Software Engineer joins a cross-functional team within the Secure Voice Products group to develop security software for cutting-edge products. The role involves software design, development, and testing to solve complex technical challenges. Key responsibilities include low-level development for device drivers and boot processes, as well as following established software development processes. Candidates should possess skills in C/C++, Rust, and development within a Linux environment. The position requires proficiency with Git for shared repository team development, SELinux policies, and CI pipelines for testing. Additional competencies include scripting in Python or Perl, static analysis, and Agile methodologies. This role focuses on creating practical security solutions for national security applications, requiring the application of technical standards to develop innovative software for secure voice communications.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $150424 from 100 postings across 20 companies.

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Skills

C/C++ Rust Linux Git Embedded Development Agile SELinux Python Perl Static Analysis Software Design

What you'll do

Develop security software for cutting-edge secure voice products.
Perform embedded and low-level development including device drivers and boot processes.
Write and maintain high-quality code using C, C++, and Rust in a Linux environment.
Implement and manage SELinux policies to ensure system security.
Develop and maintain CI pipelines and automated testing procedures.
Utilize Python or Perl scripting to automate tasks and improve workflows.
Conduct static analysis to ensure code quality and adherence to technical standards.
Apply software development processes and methodologies to solve complex technical challenges.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
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.
Agile experience (preferred).
Experience in software design, development, and test (preferred).
Proficiency in C/C++, Linux environment development, and embedded or low-level development (preferred).
Experience with Git, Rust, SELinux, CI pipelines, and scripting in Python or Perl (preferred).