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Advanced Embedded Software Integration Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

SALT LAKE CITY, UT · HybridJob$113–122K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$113–122K/yr
Location
SALT LAKE CITY, UTHybrid
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

The Advanced Embedded Software Integration Engineer will support a cross-functional team developing and integrating anti-tamper and physical hardware security products. The role involves adapting existing intellectual property to customer requirements and developing, testing, and deploying custom solutions when needed. The posting describes fully on-site or hybrid/flexible work options in Boise, Idaho, or Salt Lake City, Utah, and requires a Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Xilinx SoC Development ToolsJTAGSerial InterfacesHDL-Defined IP DeploymentCEmbedded Design PatternsInterface DevelopmentReal-Time Operating SystemsBare-Metal DevelopmentEmbedded CompilersEmbedded ToolchainsRequirements ManagementSoftware Development LeadershipTechnical StandardsTechnical MethodologiesAICommunicationProject ManagementCollaborationTechnical LeadershipCybersecurityAnti-Tamper Technology

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Software Engineering or Related STEMMaster's Degree or Related Experience Path5 Years Relevant Experience3 Years Relevant ExperienceSecret Security ClearanceU.S. CitizenshipEmbedded Software Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Basic Qualifications 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. 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 ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: As a software engineer for GDMS - Idaho Scientific, you'll support a cross functional team responsible for developing and integrating anti-tamper and physical HW security products. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Qualifications/Description: * Embedded Tools: Expertise with Xilinx System on Chip development tools (Vivado, Vitis, scripts, and others), debug and development tools such as JTAG and serial interfaces, build and deployment of HDL-defined IP and software-defined IP (embedded software binaries developed in C). * Software Development: Design patterns for embedded systems, interface development, real-time operating systems and bare metal deployments, programming in C and use of common embedded compilers and toolchains. * Requirements Management and Lifecycle: Ability to adapt and employ existing IP portfolio to meet customer requirements and, if necessary, develop, test, and deploy custom software and solutions. Articulate how these solutions meet requirements, develop derived requirements if necessary, and collaborate with customers and other stakeholders to ensure that solutions are technically outstanding. * Communication and Project Management: Ensure that work meets schedule milestones and deadlines and budgetary constraints. Able to communicate with fellow engineers, program managers, customers, and management who may lay anywhere on the spectrum from very technical to non-technical. * Security: Enthusiasm to learn, understand, implement, promote, and advance anti-tamper and cybersecurity technologies. Prior knowledge of security not required (prior knowledge of embedded software is required) What sets you apart: * 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 * 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 and 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, OR Hybrid/Flex as desired. While on-site, you will be a part of the Boise, ID or Slat Lake City, UT locations. #CJ3 Target salary range: USD $112,593.00/Yr. - USD $122,000.00/Yr. This... For full info follow application link. General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

How this job compares

Set against the 1,235 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$113–122K/yr
  • US median$128–194K/yr886 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $117K, is 28% below the US median midpoint ($163K) — in the lowest quarter of Embedded Software Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 26 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs in Utah and 1,235 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Utah
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Embedded Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,021 postings).
Education
579 of the 1,235 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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