Junior Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc is hiring a Junior Embedded Software Engineer to support Airborne Systems, where software contributes to mission-ready capabilities across airborne computers, crypto products, and weapon control systems. This role is based on-site in Orlando, FL and supports teams developing practical solutions tied to national security needs.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance at the time of hire. If you meet the background eligibility for access to classified information and can work in the company’s facilities as required, this is a hands-on embedded engineering opportunity within a cross-functional environment.

Role Overview

• Work as part of a cross functional team responsible for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit.
• Contribute to crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft.
• Support weapon control systems that enable launch and control of precision guided weapons.
• Help ensure advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance.

Technologies

• C, SPI, QSPI, UART, I2C
• RSTP, VLAN, PTP

Key Requirements

• Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
• Selected applicants 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.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus minimum 2 years of relevant experience; or
• Master’s degree plus 6 months relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge and experience with C in embedded environments.
• Experience with bare bone software (no operating system).
• Experience with memory map interfacing.
• Experience with communication buses: SPI/QSPI, UART, I2C.
• Experience with network protocols: RSTP, VLAN, PTP.
• Experience with anti-tamper/security.
• Understanding of software development process and embedded software engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Location & Schedule

• On-site at the Orlando, FL location.
• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off work, if desired.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: USD 95,384 - 105,000 per year.
• Relocation Assistance available.
• Competitive benefits including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, and employee resource and social groups.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work with award winning teams developing practical solutions for national security.

Additional benefits details are available at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits.