Advanced Embedded Software Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Arizona
- Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Location: Arizona
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
As an Advanced Embedded Software Engineer in the Space and Intelligence Systems business, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for design, development, and test of specialized solutions that are launched into space and considered by our customers to be national assets. Preferred…
Job description
- As an Advanced Embedded Software Engineer in the Space and Intelligence Systems business, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for design, development, and test of specialized solutions that are launched into space and considered by our customers to be national assets. Preferred: 5+ years of experience
Responsibilities
- ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s 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.
- Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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.
- Proficiency in languages such as C++, C, Python
- Knowledge of designing networked applications, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
- Experience with authentication, authorization, and security best practices
- Knowledge of message queuing systems and event-driven architectures
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
- Proficient with version control systems such as Git/Gitlab
- Thrive in a collaborative, security-conscious environment
- Ability to lead the software development process
- Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways
- Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success
- Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Skills
Required
- C++
- C
- Python
- Networked applications
- Microservices architecture
- Distributed systems
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
- CI/CD pipelines
- DevSecOps practices
- Authentication
- Authorization
Preferred
- Collaborative team player
- Technical leadership
- Knowledge of technology trends
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI
Benefits
- 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
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits