General Dynamics Mission Systems · 11 hours ago
Senior Advanced Engineering Specialist
Bloomington, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $147K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of high technology solutions, products, and services for defense and scientific operations. They are seeking a Senior Advanced Engineering Specialist to join a cross-functional team responsible for developing embedded software for airborne systems, ensuring air superiority and information dominance.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As an 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
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience)
Requires an additional 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of job-related 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
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
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Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
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2026-01-17
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