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Senior Embedded Software Engineer (cleared)

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Bloomington, MNFull-time$150–162K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$150–162K/yr
Location
Bloomington, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

The Senior Advanced Software Engineer will join a cross-functional Airborne Systems team developing software for airborne computers, crypto products, and weapon control systems. The posting seeks candidates with embedded software experience and highlights preferred skills in embedded C/C++, real-time operating systems, Linux, and hardware/software integration. The role is fully on-site at the GDMS Bloomington facility and requires a Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Embedded C/C++Embedded Systems ArchitectureReal-Time Operating SystemsFreeRTOSVxWorksQNXDevice DriversBootloadersBoard Support PackagesHardware/Software InterfacesUARTI2CSPICANEthernetAgile MethodologiesCI/CD PipelinesLinuxSoftware Development LeadershipProgramming PrinciplesOptimization StrategiesAssemblyC/C++PythonRustEmbedded Software DevelopmentHardware/Software IntegrationDO-178Software Lifecycle ManagementResource PlanningHardware SpecificationsHardware InterfacesTechnical StandardsCommunicationCollaborationTechnical LeadershipAI

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Software Engineering or Related STEM8+ Years Job-Related Experience or Master's+6 YearsSecret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Duties

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

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 Advanced Software Engineer for Airborne Systems, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit, to crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft, and weapon control systems that enable the launch and control of precision guided weapons, we work to ensure the world's most advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance.

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

Strong experience with embedded C/C++

Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and real-time operating systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or QNX.

Experience with device drivers, bootloaders, and board support packages (BSP).

Understanding of hardware/software interfaces (e.g., memory-mapped I/O, interrupts, DMA).

Proficiency in embedded communication protocols likeUART, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, etc.

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for embedded development.

Strong experience with Linux.

Software Development Leadership experience.

What sets you apart:

Knowledge of general programming principles and optimization strategies, with previous experience in Assembly, C/C++, Python, Rust, or others.

Solid background on embedded software development, Linux, RTOS, and HW/SW integration.

Familiarity with DO-178 compliant software engineering life-cycle experience.

Leadership experience (SW management, planning and scheduling of resources).

Willingness to dig into hardware specifications and leveraging hardware interfaces in the composition of low-level software solutions.

Expertise in applying technology and technical skills to solve challenges in creative ways.

Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle.

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 will be fully on-site.

While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS Bloomington (MN) facility.

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Target salary range: USD $149,831.00/Yr. - USD $162,121.00/Yr. 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.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$149,831.00 - $162,121.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55431

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2026-74836

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 1,238 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$150–162K/yr
  • Minnesota median$108–133K/yr20 salary ranges
  • US median$128–194K/yr892 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $156K, is 28% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($122K) — in the top quarter of Embedded Software Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 21 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 1,238 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Embedded Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,028 postings).
Education
578 of the 1,238 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 28, 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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