Senior Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation.

About the role

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, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field
• 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience
• Agile experience preferred
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire (U.S. citizenship required)

Skills

• 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 in 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 leverage hardware interfaces in low-level software solutions
• Expertise in applying technology and technical skills to solve challenges creatively
• 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
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health & wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off (9/80 schedule)

Pay

Target salary range: USD $149,831.00/Yr. - USD $162,121.00/Yr.

Schedule

This position is fully on-site at the GDMS Bloomington (MN) facility.