Senior Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems•Ft. Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a senior staff software engineer, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the next generation of embedded system security. Due to the nature of the work, the candidate must possess a current Department of Defense security clearance of Secret or above. This role involves defining and developing embedded software for security-focused systems, requiring a deep understanding of low-level programming, hardware interfaces, and security principles. The engineer will contribute to research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for national security. The company, General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), is a leader in high-technology solutions for defense and scientific arenas, valuing trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 years relevant experience.
Current 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.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Knowledge of C in embedded environments.
Bare bone software – no operating system.
Memory map interfacing.
Communication buses: SPI/QSPI, UART, I2C.
JTAG – remote debug.
PTP.
Experience with developing against/within an FPGA.
Experience with MBSE/SySML.
Experience with Magic Draw.
Experience with Software Design as part of an MBSE initiative.
Knowledge of GitLab.
Defining Runners.
Knowledge of Code coverage and static code analysis tools: Parasoft/CppCheck.
Knowledge of Network Protocols: RSTP, VLAN, PTP, etc.
Knowledge of Auto Negotiation / Link Training.
Knowledge of Anti-Tamper/Security.
Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to secure buy-in on concepts and ideas.
Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Nice To Haves

Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
Extensive knowledge with network protocols.
Experience with Polarfire, Versal, Kintex Ultrascale.
Experience with defining GitLab Runners.
Experience with Parasoft/CppCheck.

Responsibilities

Develop embedded software for the next generation of embedded system security.
Apply technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges.
Provide technical leadership and mentor others.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Contribute to research-oriented work developing practical solutions for national security.