Skillbridge - Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Fairfax Station, VA

15d•$100,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Embedded Software Engineer, working with custom Hardware built in-house, for our Cyber group, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices in a rapidly growing product line. You’ll be working at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity and high-speed data. This is part of the SkillBridge program, designed to prepare military members for transition to civilian life by providing valuable civilian experience through specific industry training during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. Participants will job-shadow and learn from experienced leaders and other smart, motivated people, developing best-in-class skills on mission-critical work. The program is open to all ranks, enlisted or officer, and military spouses. Participants continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Requirements

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: Has served at least 180 days on active duty, is within 12 months of separation or retirement, will receive an honorable discharge, has taken any service TAPS/TGPS, has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months, and has received Unit Commander written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technical field.
Passion for designing complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope.
Proficiency with software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect tracking, and scripting.

Nice To Haves

Real-Time multi-threaded Embedded software, preferably on Linux OS.
Model-based development, preferably Rhapsody.
Extensive experience with Object Oriented design and programming, preferably in UML and C++.
Long development lifecycle and product lifespans, requiring maintenance and regular technology refresh.
ARM virtualization extensions, preferably Hypervisor.
Hypervisor Technology
Linux
Rhapsody
UML
Device drivers

Responsibilities

Develop mission-critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices.
Work with custom hardware built in-house.
Operate at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity and high-speed data.
Job-shadow and learn from experienced leaders and other smart, motivated people.
Develop best-in-class skills on mission-critical work.
Turn CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements into software design, code, test plans, and execute testing/debugging.
Define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work executed.
Execute projects with little guidance and provide technical direction and leadership.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.