Senior Principal Software Engineer
About The Position
As a Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer for Airborne Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit, to crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft, and weapon control systems that enable the launch and control of precision guided weapons. We work to ensure the world's most advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 8 years relevant experience.
- 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.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Expert experience with C/C++, particularly in hardware-centric embedded real-time systems.
- Expert experience with Linux and other Operating Systems.
- Strong experience with UML/SysML.
- Strong familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MagicDraw, DOORS.
Nice To Haves
- Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle.
- Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas.
- Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit, to crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft, and weapon control systems that enable the launch and control of precision guided weapons.
- Ensure the world's most advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance.
- Perform requirements analysis, document software designs and write highly-reliable and robust code to fulfill customer requirements.
- Apply Agentic AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Provide technical leadership and position others for success.
- Secure buy-in on concepts and ideas.
- Meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
Benefits
- 401k matching
- flex time off
- paid parental leave
- healthcare benefits
- health & wellness programs
- employee resource and social groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
