Junior Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dedham, MA
Salary
$92,700–$95,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $134,612–$219,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $94k versus about $177k 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.

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TL;DR · Junior Embedded Software Engineer

The Junior Embedded Software Engineer joins a cross-functional team within the Cyber group to develop mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices and high-speed data products. Working with custom in-house hardware, the engineer will translate concepts of operations, specifications, and requirements into software designs, code, test plans, and executed testing and debugging. The role involves managing long development lifecycles and performing regular technology refreshes for complex systems. Key technical competencies include real-time multi-threaded embedded software on Linux OS, model-based development using Rhapsody, and object-oriented programming in C++ and UML. Additional relevant skills include experience with ARM virtualization extensions, hypervisor technology, device drivers, and proficiency with integrated development environments, version control, defect tracking, and scripting tools. This position focuses on the technical challenge of creating advanced encryption products for national security applications.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $153738 from 66 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop mission-critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for a rapidly growing product line.
  • Write and maintain multi-threaded embedded software, preferably on Linux OS.
  • Translate CONOPS, specifications, and requirements into software designs, code, and test plans.
  • Execute testing and debugging of high-speed data and encryption products.
  • Perform maintenance and technology refreshes for long-lifecycle products.
  • Utilize Object Oriented programming in C++ and UML to design complex systems.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, and expectations with minimal guidance.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
  • Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • At least 6 months of work experience.
  • Agile experience (preferred).
  • Real-time multi-threaded embedded software, preferably on Linux OS (preferred).
  • Model-based development, preferably Rhapsody (preferred).
  • Extensive experience with Object Oriented design and programming, preferably in UML and C++ (preferred).

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