Junior Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc is building advanced airborne capabilities through work that spans embedded computing, crypto for aircraft identification, and weapon control for precision guided systems. This on-site role in Fort Wayne, Indiana supports a cross-functional team delivering mission-critical software used in demanding environments.

You will contribute to airborne computer and communications software, helping enable mission data processing in the cockpit, friendly aircraft identification, and the launch and control functions behind precision guided weapons.

What you’ll do

• Join a cross-functional Airborne Systems team developing airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit.
• Support crypto products used for identifying friendly aircraft.
• Develop weapon control systems that enable the launch and control of precision guided weapons.
• Contribute to software work that helps advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus 6 months relevant experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
• Selected applicants 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 company facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Skills and experience that will help

• Knowledge and experience with C in embedded environments.
• Experience with bare metal software (no operating system).
• Experience with memory map interfacing.
• Experience with communication buses: SPI/QSPI, UART, I2C.
• Experience with network protocols: RSTP, VLAN, PTP.
• Experience with anti-tamper/security.
• Understanding of the software development process and core software engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Technologies

• C, SPI, QSPI, UART, I2C, RSTP, VLAN, PTP

Compensation

$90,615 - $100,000 per year.

Benefits and schedule

• Continuous learning and development.
• Research-oriented work with teams developing practical solutions for national security.
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule), if desired.
• Competitive benefits including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, and employee resource and social groups.
• More details available at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits.

Workplace

• On-site at Fort Wayne, IN.