Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Orlando, FL DEFENSE Full-time Posted Oct 12, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, full-time, on-site in Orlando, FL, in the DEFENSE sector.

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

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

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Relocation Assistance available

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a senior staff software engineer, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the next generation of embedded system security.

Due to the nature of the work, the candidate must possess a current Department of Defense security clearance of Secret or above.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

Knowledge of C in embedded environments

Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

Extensive knowledge with network protocols

What sets you apart:

Knowledge of C in embedded environments

Bare bone software – no operating system

Memory map interfacing

Communication buses: SPI/QSPI, UART, I2C

JTAG – remote debug

PTP

Experience with developing against/within an FPGA

Polarfire, Versal, Kintex Ultrascale

MBSE/SySML

Magic Draw Experience

Software Design as part of an MBSE initiative

Knowledge of GitLab

Defining Runners

Knowledge of Code coverage and static code analysis tools: Parasoft/CppCheck

Network Protocols: RSTP, VLAN, PTP, etc

Auto Negotiation / Link Training

Anti-Tamper/Security

Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges

Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to secure buy-in on concepts and ideas

Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success

Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

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

Workplace Options:This position is fully on-site at our Orlando, FL location.

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Salary Note
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 $142,696.00 - USD $158,000.00 /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!

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