Software Engineer – Embedded Software Development (3-5 yrs Exp)
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Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Date Posted:
Category: Engineering
Requisition ID: 12949
Career Level: Junior
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Clearance Type: Ability to obtain security clearance
Job Description
Embedded Linux/BSP Software Developer
About the Role:
Embedded Software Developer role works on our Board Support Package or Software Loader / Verifier team. Join a dynamic group of software engineers responsible for the design, development and support of embedded software solutions for the world’s premier land-based combat vehicle producer.
On-site presence:
Due to the nature of the work, this role will require on-site presence up to 80-90%
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
- Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%)
- Educational assistance up to 10k per year.
- 9-80 Work Schedule (The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Building and configuring VxWorks, Linux, or other embedded operating systems.
- Perform Linux system programming tasks, including driver development and new hardware enablement on embedded Linux systems.
- Integrate various software into build systems.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.
- Enable embedded system security using cryptography and secure architectures.
- Manage individual priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / What you must have
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline (Software Development emphasis).
- 3-5 years' experience in a Software role required
- Ability to troubleshoot low level software issues and distinguish between hardware and software issues.
- Capable of developing C and / or C++ code that can be maintained and updated over decades.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills, learning capabilities, and multitasking capabilities.
Additional Skills desired:
- Experience with Linux device drivers, bootloaders, or other system programming is a strong plus
- Experience with safety critical systems or real time systems is desirable.
- Experience with one or more build environments such as Build root and Open Embedded
- Experience with GIT, DOORs, Jira / Bitbucket / Confluence, gdb, and QT is a plus
- Familiarity with security features such as SELinux, verified boot and trusted execution environments is a plus.
Additional Information
This position requires eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- No sponsorship offered.
- The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work overtime when required. (Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.)
- Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
- Limited travel may be required.
- The work environment will be office, lab and vehicle if needed.
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems’ equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
