General Dynamics · 1 day ago
Senior Advanced Embedded Software Engineer
USA-MN-Bloomington
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGeneral Dynamics is a leading defense and aerospace company, and they are seeking a Senior Advanced Embedded Software Engineer for their Airborne Systems team. The role involves developing software for airborne computers and weapon control systems, ensuring advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience
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
Preferred
Strong experience with embedded C/C++
Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and real-time operating systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or QNX
Experience with device drivers, bootloaders, and board support packages (BSP)
Understanding of hardware/software interfaces (e.g., memory-mapped I/O, interrupts, DMA)
Proficiency in embedded communication protocols like UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, etc
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for embedded development
Strong experience with Linux
Software Development Leadership experience
Knowledge of general programming principles and optimization strategies, with previous experience in Assembly, C/C++, Python, Rust, or others
Solid background on embedded software development, Linux, RTOS, and HW/SW integration
Familiarity with DO-178 compliant software engineering life-cycle experience
Leadership experience (SW management, planning and scheduling of resources)
Willingness to dig into hardware specifications and leveraging hardware interfaces in the composition of low-level software solutions
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
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
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
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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