Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bloomington, MN
Salary
$118,570–$125,054 / yr
Posted
100 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $122,446–$182,400 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k 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

The Embedded Software Engineer joins a cross-functional team within the Airborne Systems business unit. This role involves developing software for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit, crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft, and weapon control systems for the launch and control of precision guided weapons. The engineer will be responsible for software design, code integration, and testing to ensure aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C++, C, and Python, along with a solid background in embedded software development, Linux, RTOS, and HW/SW integration. Candidates should also possess experience applying Agentic AI for continuous improvement and innovation while utilizing technical standards and methodologies to solve complex challenges in a research-oriented defense environment.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $150424 from 100 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop software for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit.
  • Program crypto products used for identifying friendly aircraft.
  • Build weapon control systems to enable the launch and control of precision guided weapons.
  • Perform embedded software development using C, C++, Python, Linux, and RTOS.
  • Execute software design, code integration, and rigorous testing procedures.
  • Manage hardware and software integration for complex airborne systems.
  • Apply Agentic AI for continuous software improvement and innovation.
  • Lead the software development process while applying technical standards to solve engineering challenges.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field plus 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • 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).
  • Experience applying Agentic AI for continuous improvement and innovation (preferred).

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