Tactical Radio Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Basic Qualifications :Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree. Agile experience preferred.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is 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. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position:ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:As a Tactical Radio Embedded Software Engineer for Advanced Electronics Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for designing and building uniquely resilient hardware and software to ensure mission success in contested environments.We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
  • Develop and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++ programming language
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software and hardware components
  • Perform debugging, testing, and optimization of embedded systems
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of software development practices
  • Document software design, code, and unit tests
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and company processes
What Sets You Apart
  • Exceptional experience with C and/or C++
  • Proven experience with low-level driver development
  • Experience with unit test frameworks
  • Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C)
Additional Skills You May Have, Or Skills You Are Willing To Learn
  • Signal processing and digital signal processing (DSP)
  • Programming languages such as Rust, Python, MATLAB
  • Advanced Linux operating systems knowledge (Drivers, networking, system services, etc.)
  • Multi-threaded and multi-core programming
  • Network protocols and socket programming
  • Cryptographic techniques and secure boot
  • Power management in embedded systems
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
  • Automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) git pipelines
Our Commitment to You:
  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
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Workplace Options:
This position has the ability to be on-site or Flex.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Colorado Springs, CO or FT, Wayne, Indiana team. Salary Note: This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range: USD $92,866.00 - USD $97,000.00 /Yr. Company Overview:General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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