Senior Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Florham Park, NJ

4d • Onsite

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 role requires a passion for designing complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope. The ideal candidate can define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work they execute, shows initiative on assignments, executes projects with little guidance, and can provide technical direction and leadership. They can turn CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements into software design, code, test plans, and then execute testing/debugging. Proficiency with software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect tracking, and scripting is essential. The role also involves identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

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.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Real-Time Embedded software, preferably on Linux OS
• Real world experience developing in a systems programming language such as C/C++
• Extensive experience with software design, code, integration, and test
• Experience with long development lifecycle and product lifespans, requiring maintenance and regular technology refresh
• Experience with Concurrent programming
• Proficiency with software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect tracking, and scripting.

Nice To Haves

• Rust experience preferred
• Heterogeneous computing systems
• Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)
• ARMv8 architecture
• Serial communication protocols, hardware interfaces, and device drivers
• Computer Networking

Responsibilities

• Developing mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices.
• Working at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity and high-speed data.
• Designing complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope.
• Defining the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work executed.
• Executing projects with little guidance and providing technical direction and leadership.
• Turning CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements into software design, code, test plans, and executing testing/debugging.
• Utilizing software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect tracking, and scripting.
• Identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work.
• 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: Senior