Senior Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Bloomington, MN

3d•$149,831 - $162,121•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Advanced 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.

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.
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.
Knowledge of general programming principles and optimization strategies.
Solid background on embedded software development, Linux, RTOS, and HW/SW integration.
Willingness to dig into hardware specifications and leveraging hardware interfaces in the composition of low-level software solutions.
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.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience with embedded C/C++
Strong experience with Linux
Software Development Leadership experience
Experience in Assembly, C/C++, Python, Rust, or others.
Familiarity with DO-178 compliant software engineering life-cycle experience.
Leadership experience (SW management, planning and scheduling of resources).
Expertise in applying technology and technical skills to solve challenges in creative ways.
Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle.
Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges.
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software for airborne systems, including mission data processing and display, crypto products, and weapon control systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of software and hardware.
Apply general programming principles and optimization strategies.
Develop low-level software solutions by leveraging hardware interfaces.
Lead the software development life cycle.
Apply technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges.
Provide technical leadership and mentor other team members.
Engage in ongoing professional development for yourself and others.