General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join a cross-functional team developing mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices. This fully on-site role in Florham Park, NJ focuses on real-time embedded software, systems programming, integration, and testing using custom in-house hardware.
Role Summary
In this position, you will work with custom hardware built in-house for the Cyber group, contributing to a rapidly growing product line. The work is centered on high-speed data and cutting-edge cybersecurity capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team developing mission-critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices using custom in-house hardware.
- Develop and support real-time embedded software as part of end-to-end engineering efforts.
- Contribute to software integration and testing activities for cybersecurity products.
Required Qualifications
- Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree plus 6 months of relevant experience.
- Security clearance: Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
- U.S. government investigation: Selected applicants will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within company facilities.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Real-time embedded software, preferably on Linux.
- Systems programming experience using C/C++, with Rust experience preferred.
- Experience with software design, code, integration, and test.
- Experience supporting long development lifecycles and product longevity, including maintenance and regular technology refresh.
- Concurrent programming experience.
Additional “Nice to Have” Experience
- Heterogeneous computing systems.
- Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux).
- ARMv8 architecture.
- Serial communication protocols, hardware interfaces, and device drivers.
- Computer networking.
Technologies
- Linux OS
- C/C++
- Rust
- Concurrent programming
- Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)
- ARMv8
- Serial communication protocols
- Computer networking
Clearance Requirements
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance 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.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within company facilities.
Workplace Options
- On-site: Fully on-site.
- Location: Florham Park, NJ facility.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule), if desired.
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching.
- Flex time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Healthcare benefits.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Employee resource and social groups.
Salary
USD 115,252 - 121,554 per year. This estimate represents a typical salary range based on experience and other factors such as geographic location. Actual pay may vary.
This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range: USD $115,252.00 - USD $121,554.00 /Yr.
