Embedded Software Engineer (cleared) at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Massachusetts
- Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Location: Massachusetts
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems Comfortable providing technical leadership
Job description
- Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
- Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems
- Comfortable providing technical leadership
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Responsibilities
- As a software engineer for the Space, Cyber, and Intelligence (SC&I) line of business, you’ll be a member a cross functional team responsible for developing software and product features for the growing Tactical Access Cross Domain Solutions product portfolio.
- We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Embedded Development (WindRiver Linux), Software Engineering, Software Test.
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.
- CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 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.
- WindRiver Linux (or relevant RTOS experience such as VxWorks, GHS, FreeRTOS)
- Linux application development experience
- Linux administration experience
- Experience with SELinux
- Experience with Git or GitLab
- Proficient in C/C++
- Experience with BASH, sed, awk
- Team oriented, personally driven, fast-paced environment
- Familiar with agile and scrums
- BONUS: Experience with Information assurance, secure software development strategies and concepts
- BONUS: Python experience
- BONUS: Rust experience
- BONUS: Linux Kernel/Driver experience
- BONUS: Experience customizing/creating Linux distributions
- BONUS: Experience with GTK/GTKmm
- BONUS: Experience with cross-domain solutions
Skills
Preferred
- Agile experience
- Embedded Development (WindRiver Linux)
- Software Engineering
- Software Test
- Linux application development experience
- Linux administration experience
- Experience with SELinux
- Experience with Git or GitLab
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