Embedded Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related field or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant 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

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Embedded Software Engineer.  This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

5+ years professional experience in software engineering and product development

Demonstrated experience with embedded and real-time hardware environments

Software development in C/C++, OOP/OOD

Understanding of embedded bus structures, processing, and I/O and memory chipsets

Experience working with both DOD SW development standards and Agile Engineering practices

Cross functional collaboration and Product Development

Customer focus with excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Deep-dive analytical skills

Ability to think creatively

Ability to quickly synthesize and clearly report relevant information

Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, impacts, and corrective actions

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and testing tools

Familiarity with quality standards for industry and government

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

Perform embedded and real-time software design

Support the dev ops team through the development of automated unit tests to be included in the CI/CD environment

Develop detailed plans with resource schedules and guide product development to delight customers

Define software architecture

Define/Capture project software development requirements

Follow the company’s engineering and quality processes (Agile experience preferred)

Develop software for embedded applications

Object-oriented principles are preferred

Estimate project software development effort and deliver on-time

Report progress using data and metrics

Actively find ways to innovate

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

A seasoned, experienced professional with a highly proficient understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories and expert at applying technical standards and methodologies to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways

Capable of working on problems of diverse scope requiring extensive analysis of data and evaluation of a multitude of factors

Demonstrates highly proficient judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Highly proficient knowledge of the software development process as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories

Highly proficient knowledge of other related engineering and support disciplines

Detailed and highly proficient knowledge of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvements

Highly proficient knowledge of software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect reporting and scripting

Ability to be creative, innovative and responsible, and able to master highly proficient decision-making skills

Ability to multi-task

Highly proficient ability to grasp and apply new information quickly

Highly proficient ability to handle significant responsibility, leadership and accountability while executing very complex assignments

Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with very little direction, or can provide direction and leadership to technical teams

Exercises independent judgment and sometimes defines new procedures and practices to improve team and company performance

Highly proficient ability to be a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments

Advocate and champion at applying company policies and procedures to resolve very complex issues

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Highly proficient written and verbal communications skills

Highly proficient ability to recognize and clearly report relevant information

Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions

Highly who is capable of providing technical leadership to an organization

Fully proficient ability to use the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the software development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products

Note: The compensation information listed is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation.

If performed in Colorado, this position has a salary range of USD $98,124.00/Yr. - USD $167,076.00/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!

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran