Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Florham Park, NJ
Salary: $115,252–$121,554 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 1131 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Embedded Software Engineer

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The Embedded Software Engineer 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 address high-speed data and cybersecurity challenges. The engineer will be responsible for the full development lifecycle, including software design, coding, integration, and testing. Key tasks include turning specifications into test plans and executing debugging for products with long lifespans. Required technical skills include systems programming in C/C++, real-time embedded software on Linux OS, and concurrent programming. Preferred experience includes Rust, heterogeneous computing systems, SELinux, ARMv8 architecture, serial communication protocols, hardware interfaces, device drivers, and computer networking. The position requires proficiency with IDEs, version control, defect tracking, and scripting tools to support complex system designs.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $156363 from 90 postings across 19 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Rust Linux SELinux ARMv8 Embedded Software Concurrent Programming Device Drivers Serial Communication Protocols Computer Networking IDE Version Control Scripting Software Design Testing Debugging

What you'll do

Develop mission-critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices using custom in-house hardware.
Write real-time embedded software using systems programming languages like C, C++, or Rust.
Translate CONOPS, specifications, and requirements into software designs, code, and test plans.
Execute full software lifecycles including design, integration, testing, and debugging.
Develop and maintain device drivers and serial communication protocols for hardware interfaces.
Implement concurrent programming and manage high-speed data processing.
Maintain and perform regular technology refreshes for long-term product lifespans.
Utilize IDEs, version control, and defect tracking tools to manage software development.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field plus 2 years of relevant experience is required.
Master's degree plus 6 months of relevant experience is required.
Real-time embedded software experience, preferably on Linux OS (preferred).
Experience developing in systems programming languages such as C/C++, with Rust experience preferred (preferred).
Extensive experience with software design, code, integration, and test (preferred).
Experience with concurrent programming (preferred).