This role pays less than
64%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,500–$196,150
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$156k
versus about
$173k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
1234 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$120,000–$150,385
across 1062 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will join a cross-functional team developing airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit, crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft, and weapon control systems for precision guided weapons. You will be responsible for building low-level software solutions by digging into hardware specifications and leveraging various hardware interfaces. The role requires expertise in embedded C/C++, Linux, and real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or QNX. You will work with device drivers, bootloaders, board support packages, and communication protocols including UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet. Additionally, you will utilize Python, Rust, and Assembly while navigating DO-178 compliant software engineering life-cycles and Agile methodologies to solve complex technical challenges within the airborne systems domain.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $150500 from 69 postings across 16 companies.