Junior Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Dedham, MA
Salary: $94,388–$99,550 / yr
Posted: 125 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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The Junior Embedded Software Engineer joins the Cyber group to develop mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices. Working within a cross functional team, the engineer will build software for custom in-house hardware, focusing on high-speed data and advanced encryption products. Daily responsibilities include turning specifications into software designs, code, and test plans, while performing testing and debugging. The role requires proficiency in C++, Object Oriented design, and UML. Candidates should possess experience with real-time multi-threaded embedded software, preferably on Linux OS, and model-based development using Rhapsody. Technical skills in ARM virtualization extensions, Hypervisor technology, and device drivers are also preferred. The work involves maintaining long development lifecycles and technology refreshes for complex systems designed to solve critical cybersecurity problems.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $150424 from 100 postings across 20 companies.

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Skills

C++ Linux Rhapsody UML Hypervisor ARM Embedded Software Model-based Development Device Drivers IDE Version Control Scripting Agile Cybersecurity Encryption

What you'll do

Develop mission-critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices using custom in-house hardware.
Write real-time multi-threaded embedded software, preferably on Linux OS.
Translate CONOPS, specifications, and requirements into software designs, code, and test plans.
Execute testing and debugging for high-speed data and encryption products.
Perform maintenance and regular technology refreshes for long-term product lifecycles.
Utilize Object Oriented design and programming using UML and C++.
Manage software development using IDEs, version control, defect tracking, and scripting tools.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

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