Advanced Software Engineer and Lead for Space and Embedded Crypto at GDAIsc in US-AZ-Scottsdale
- Company: GDAIsc
- Location: US-AZ-Scottsdale
- Posted: Sep 21, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: USD $124,397.00 - USD $138,003.00 /Yr.
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
As a software lead for the SNS program, you’ll be a member of and lead a cross functional team responsible for embedded linux development on space based payloads. Ability to lead the software development process Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creat…
Responsibilities
- As a software lead for the SNS program, you’ll be a member of and lead a cross functional team responsible for embedded linux development on space based payloads.
- 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
- C ommitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
- Experience leading a team of software engineers
- Experience is Cost Account Management for complex projects
- Experience in Red/Black secure architectures
- Experience developing embedded C/C++ Linux SW preferable based on the Xilinx Versal tool chain
- General C++ application development experience on embedded Linux
- gRPC experience
- Experience developing SW that interacts with Firmware
- Experience developing IP based router SW
- Yocto experience
- Kernel Driver development
- U-Boot experience
- Secure Boot Experience
- Secure Storage techniques on Linux
- Knowledge of PCIe interfaces, enumeration, root complex
- Experience with Python and C Make
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 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.
Skills
Required
- Embedded C/C++ Linux SW development
- gRPC
- Firmware interaction
- IP based router SW development
- Yocto
- Kernel Driver development
- U-Boot
- Secure Boot
- Secure Storage techniques on Linux
- Python
- C Make
Preferred
- Xilinx Versal tool chain
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
- 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 $124,397.00 - USD $138,003.00 /Yr.