Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dedham, MATaunton, MA
Salary
$130,371–$142,000 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $161k
This role $136k
$121k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $129,875–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $136k versus about $161k 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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Embedded Software Engineer

As an Embedded Software Engineer within the Cyber group, you will join a cross-functional team developing mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices and high-speed data products. You will work with custom in-house hardware to build advanced encryption tools while managing long development lifecycles that require regular maintenance and technology refreshes. Your daily responsibilities include translating concepts of operations and requirements into software designs, code, and test plans, as well as executing testing and debugging. The role requires proficiency in C++, UML, and Object Oriented design, with a focus on real-time multi-threaded embedded software on Linux OS. You will also utilize tools for integrated development environments, version control, and defect tracking. Specialized technical areas include model-based development using Rhapsody, device drivers, and ARM virtualization extensions, specifically involving hypervisor technology to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop mission-critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for high-speed data applications.
  • Design and develop multi-threaded embedded software, preferably running on Linux OS.
  • Implement object-oriented programming using C++ and UML design principles.
  • Translate CONOPS, specifications, and requirements into software designs, code, and test plans.
  • Execute testing and debugging for complex systems with long development lifecycles.
  • Manage the full project lifecycle including defining scope, scheduling, and technical leadership.
  • Utilize integrated development environments, version control, and defect tracking tools.
  • Identify opportunities to integrate AI for continuous process improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
  • Requires 5+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
  • Must have an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Agile experience (preferred).
  • Experience with real-time multi-threaded embedded software, preferably on Linux OS (preferred).
  • Experience with model-based development, preferably Rhapsody (preferred).
  • Extensive experience with Object Oriented design and programming, preferably in UML and C++ (preferred).

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