Senior Embedded Software Engineer (cleared) at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Massachusetts
- Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Location: Massachusetts
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 8+ years
Overview
Make the world’s most advanced Cybersecurity and Encryption products even smarter As an Embedded Software Engineer, working with custom Hardware built in-house, for our Cyber group, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity …
Responsibilities
- Make the world’s most advanced Cybersecurity and Encryption products even smarter
- As an Embedded Software Engineer, working with custom Hardware built in-house, for our Cyber group, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices in a rapidly growing product line. You’ll be working at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity and high-speed data.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 years relevant experience.
- 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.
- We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
- Real-Time multi-threaded Embedded software, preferably on Linux OS.
- Model-based development, preferably Rhapsody.
- Extensive experience with Object Oriented design and programming, preferably in UML and C++.
- Long development lifecycle and product lifespans, requiring maintenance and regular technology refresh.
- ARM virtualization extensions, preferably Hypervisor.
- Hypervisor Technology
- Linux
- Rhapsody
- UML
- Device drivers
Skills
Required
- Embedded software development
- Real-time multi-threaded software
- Object Oriented design and programming
- C++
- UML
- Linux
- Rhapsody
- Hypervisor technology
- Device drivers
Preferred
- Model-based development
- ARM virtualization extensions
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 (including on-site gym), employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
- Sign-On Bonus Eligible for New Hires