Software Engineer, Embedded and Hardware Test

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Manassas, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Engineer for the Common Weapon Launcher and Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator Hardware Test Team, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for designing and developing software and firmware supporting the U.S. Navy's platforms within the Tactical.
We are ready to hire a software Engineer to develop embedded software and firmware on the Common Weapon Launcher Hardware Test Team. As a member of a cross functional team responsible for designing and developing software and firmware supporting the U.S. Navy's most advanced submarines. This role will be heavily focused on interfacing between custom electronics and software.
What you’ll experience:
Develop C applications interfacing directly with custom electronics
Create and implement network interfaces between firmware and software
Maintain and troubleshoot existing firmware and software
Review and develop test procedures
Work across teams to design and improve interfaces
Participate in peer reviews
Perform unit testing and support integration and test activities

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
• A foundational understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Familiarity with the software development process from academic or professional experience
• Experience with C and other programing languages
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Linux and FPGAs
• An interest in real-time systems or low-latency data management
• 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.
• A desire to learn and grow your technical skills
• Creative thinking and an ability to manage assigned tasks

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred
• Familiarity with using Agile processes is a plus
• Familiarity with Network communication is a plus
• Familiarity with NI LabWindows is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop C applications interfacing directly with custom electronics
• Create and implement network interfaces between firmware and software
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing firmware and software
• Review and develop test procedures
• Work across teams to design and improve interfaces
• Participate in peer reviews
• Perform unit testing and support integration and test activities

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees