Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Annapolis Junction, MD

10h

About The Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: What You’ll Get to Do: Deep dive into software, firmware, and hardware components to understand their architecture, functionality, and communication protocols. Analyze assembly language, machine code, and source code to decipher complex algorithms, uncover hidden features, and identify security flaws. Specialize in identifying vulnerabilities unique to embedded systems, including buffer overflows, stack vulnerabilities, and memory leaks. Utilize advanced development/debugging tools, e.g., C compliers, linkers, in-circuit debug, logic analyzers Document reverse engineering efforts and results Work individually and with a team to complete tasks

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• Also requires one year of experience, or a Master's degree.
• Expert in embedded C programming.
• Proficient in one or more assembly languages.
• Familiarity with embedded systems architecture, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deep dive into software, firmware, and hardware components to understand their architecture, functionality, and communication protocols.
• Analyze assembly language, machine code, and source code to decipher complex algorithms, uncover hidden features, and identify security flaws.
• Specialize in identifying vulnerabilities unique to embedded systems, including buffer overflows, stack vulnerabilities, and memory leaks.
• Utilize advanced development/debugging tools, e.g., C compliers, linkers, in-circuit debug, logic analyzers
• Document reverse engineering efforts and results
• Work individually and with a team to complete tasks

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level