Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Bloomington, MN
Salary: $118,570–$126,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $127,536–$193,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $160k 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 1165 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,397–$151,803 across 1011 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Embedded Software Engineer

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JOB TITLE: Embedded Software Engineer As an Embedded Software Engineer within the Airborne Systems team, you will join a cross-functional group developing critical aviation technologies. Your daily responsibilities involve designing, integrating, and testing software for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit. You will also work on crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft and weapon control systems for launching precision guided weapons. To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate proficiency in C++, C, and Python, alongside a solid background in Linux, RTOS, and HW/SW integration. You will be expected to analyze hardware specifications to compose low-level software solutions while applying technical standards to solve complex problems. This work ensures advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance through sophisticated mission-critical systems.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $156857 from 92 postings across 19 companies.

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Skills

C++ C Python Embedded Software Linux RTOS HW/SW Integration Software Design AI

What you'll do

Develop embedded software for airborne computers that process and display mission data.
Program crypto products used for identifying friendly aircraft.
Build weapon control systems to enable the launch and control of precision guided weapons.
Integrate hardware and software components for complex airborne systems.
Design, code, and test low-level software solutions based on hardware specifications.
Apply technical standards and methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges.
Identify and implement opportunities to apply AI for continuous process improvement.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required.
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field plus 5 years of relevant experience is required.
Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience is required.
Strong proficiency in languages such as C++, C, and Python (preferred).
Solid background in embedded software development, Linux, RTOS, and HW/SW integration (preferred).
Extensive experience with software design, code, integration, and test (preferred).
Solid knowledge of the software development process (preferred).

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