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General Dynamics Land Systems · 2 weeks ago

Cyber Software Development Engineer (C5)

Sterling Heights, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a Cyber Software Development Engineer to join an agile team focused on developing embedded cyber work products for ground combat vehicles. The role involves supporting the Cyber and C5ISR product realization team in architecture, technology, product development, and compliance within the US market.

AerospaceManufacturingMilitary

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware

Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system

Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal test

Develop and maintain software tools, scripts and eXtensible Markup Language (XML) files to implement and/ or verify proper configurations

Perform software engineering and development duties to ensure the software applications are maintained in accordance with all accreditation and configuration control requirements

Develop data/ message protocol transformation mechanisms/ applications, enabling interoperability between multiple data-sharing domains

Utilize a variety of software languages in a Security Enhanced embedded Linux-based operating system environment

Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and assess solutions to defects

Manage, develop, support and conduct trade studies/structured decisions for Cyber test design, environment, and tools. including system-level impacts to include balance of capability, cost, reliability, schedule improvement, and performance across a Cyber, C5ISR vehicle suite

Develop and evaluate checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and review to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC/C++ programmingLinux operating systemCybersecurity measuresSoftware development life cycleNetwork protocolsTeam collaborationProblem solvingTechnical documentationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferably in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

Strong background in high level programming language such as C, C++, C#, Java, or Rust, particularly in embedded software

Experience with low-level programming for operating system internals of Linux or VxWorks

Experience with board support packages (BSP) and hardware-software integration

Integrate and configure firewalls to protect embedded systems

Experience with reverse engineering and analysis of software

Low-level programming of device drivers in a Linux or VxWorks environment

Experience across the various life cycle phases including software systems architecture development, requirements definition and analysis, OO development, code and unit test, system integration and test

Working knowledge of software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect reporting and scripting, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of network protocols and communication interfaces (e.g., TCP/IP, UART, SPI, I2C)

Experience in interpreting higher level customer requirements and flowing them down to technology areas

Familiarity with various electrical line replaceable units and the development and troubleshooting on electronic hardware

Currently possess DoD Secret clearance or higher

Develop and implement cybersecurity measures to protect embedded systems

Experience with embedded systems, automotive and military related

The flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends as needed by the project

Must satisfy Anthropometric Size Restrictions for access to military vehicles and be able to climb on vehicles and pass through hatches

Preferred

Certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CEH) are a plus

Company

General Dynamics Land Systems

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GDLS specializes in the design, development, production, support, and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1982