General Dynamics Land Systems · 20 hours ago
Cyber Software Development Engineer (C5)
Sterling Heights, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics Land Systems is a global aerospace and defense company focused on delivering engineering and manufacturing capabilities for military vehicles. The Cyber Software Development Engineer will support the development and evaluation of embedded cyber work products for ground combat vehicles, ensuring compliance and performance across the Cyber and C5ISR domains.
AerospaceManufacturingMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
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
5-7 years experience in a similar role
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
This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
Must satisfy Anthropometric Size Restrictions for access to military vehicles and be able to climb on vehicles and pass through hatches
Preferred
Currently possess DoD Secret clearance or higher desired
Certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CEH) are a plus
Experience with embedded systems, automotive and military related
The flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends as needed by the project
Benefits
Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
401k Match (6%)
Educational assistance
9-80 Work Schedule (The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment
Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track
Company
General Dynamics Land Systems
GDLS specializes in the design, development, production, support, and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey Massimilla
Global Vice President of Engineering, Design and Technology
Recent News
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