Advanced Embedded Software Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Advanced Embedded Software Engineer

ID: 2026-72838
US-MN-Bloomington
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 5/29/2026
Category: Engineering-Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. 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 an Advanced Software Engineer for Airborne Systems, youll 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:

• Strong experience developing software for an embedded system using C, C++, and Python
• Solid understanding of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet)
• Solid Operating Systems knowledge, with Linux or RTOS experience.
• Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or QNX
• Software Development Leadership experience

What sets you apart:

• Strong understanding of thesoftware development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Creative thinker capable ofapplying new information quicklyto solve challenging problems.
• Comfortableproviding technical leadershipand guiding team members through complex development tasks.
• Team player who thrives incollaborative environmentsand revels in team success.
• Commitment toongoing professional developmentfor yourself and others.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

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 nations 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
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position will be fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS Bloomington (MN) facility.

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 $124,445.00 - USD $132,000.00 /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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