Senior Principal Software Engineer

Basic Qualifications Education Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 8 years relevant experience.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 Senior Principal Embedded 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, to 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.We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:Expert experience with C/C++, particularly in hardware-centric embedded real-time systems.Expert experience with Linux and other Operating SystemsProven ability to perform requirements analysis, document software designs and write highly-reliabie and robust code to fulfill customer requirements.Strong experience with UML/SysML.Strong familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MagicDraw, DOORSExperience applying Agentic AI for continuous improvement and innovationWhat sets you apart:Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycleCollaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for successExceptional communication and presentation skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideasExperienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutionsCommitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and othersOur 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 securityFlexible 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 moreSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefitsWorkplace Options:This position is fully on-site and Hybrid/Flex.While on-site, you will be a part of the the Bloomington Office. 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 $202,197.00 - USD $213,254.00 /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 VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-73715Job Location: US-MN-BloomingtonRequired Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsCategory: Engineering-SoftwareEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.