Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services. As an Embedded Software Engineer for the Smart Munitions team, you will be responsible for system design and analysis of software components for complex GPS and Navigation systems, contributing to various phases including requirements definition, software modeling, and verification.

Responsibilities

• As an Embedded Software Engineer for the Smart Munitions team within Advanced Electronics Systems that is part of the Land and Air Systems LOB, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for system design and analysis of software components responsible for the realization of complex GPS and Navigation systems
• You’ll contribute to CONOPS, requirements definition, software modeling, analysis, design, integration, test, and verification of these systems

Skills

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Agile experience preferred
• Proficiency in C, C++ and C#
• Understanding of microcontroller architectures and peripherals
• Experience with microcontroller programming and debugging
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Knowledge of interrupt handling and low-level hardware interfacing
• Embedded linux experience
• Building linux kernel via Buildroot or YOCTO is a bonus
• Experience with integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio, VS Code, IAR, and Vitis
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git
• Basic skills in using debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, SWD)
• Ability to write and execute unit tests
• Understanding of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet
• Knowledge of basic electronic components and circuits
• Ability to read and interpret schematics

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Flex time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health & wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics. It was founded in 1952, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://gdmissionsystems.com.

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