Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dedham, MA
Salary
$94,388–$99,550 / yr
Posted
71 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $97k
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This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $130,375–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $97k versus about $162k 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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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

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At a glance

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 design, code, and test software throughout a long development lifecycle that requires regular maintenance and technology refreshes. The role involves translating concepts of operations and requirements into technical designs and execution plans while managing complex systems. Key technical requirements include experience with real-time embedded software on Linux OS, systems programming in C/C++ or Rust, and concurrent programming. Additional relevant skills include knowledge of ARMv8 architecture, SELinux, serial communication protocols, device drivers, and computer networking. You will utilize integrated development environments, version control, and defect tracking tools to solve complex problems involving advanced encryption and cybersecurity technologies.

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.
  • Write and maintain real-time embedded software using C, C++, or Rust on Linux systems.
  • Translate CONOPS, specifications, and requirements into functional software designs and test plans.
  • Execute the full software development lifecycle including coding, integration, and debugging.
  • Develop device drivers and manage serial communication protocols for custom in-house hardware.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, and technical direction with minimal supervision.
  • Utilize version control, defect tracking tools, and scripting to support the development process.
  • Identify opportunities to integrate AI for continuous improvement and innovation within the product line.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
  • Active Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Agile experience (preferred).
  • Experience with Real-Time Embedded software, preferably on Linux OS (preferred).
  • Experience developing in systems programming languages like C/C++, with Rust experience preferred (preferred).
  • Extensive experience with software design, code, integration, and test.
  • Proficiency with tools for IDEs, version control, defect tracking, and scripting.

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