Advanced Software Engineer — Airborne Systems

Job overview

The Advanced Software Engineer role is onsite at the GDMS Bloomington facility in Minnesota; the listing location is Minneapolis, MN. Pay is $118,570–$126,000 per year. General Dynamics Mission Systems develops high-technology solutions for defense and scientific missions. The engineer contributes to software for airborne systems, including computers that process and display cockpit mission data, cryptographic identification products, and weapon-control systems. The role supports the development lifecycle and technical leadership needed to help advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance.

What you'll do

• Develop software as part of a cross-functional Airborne Systems team
• contribute to software for airborne computers, cryptographic products, and weapon-control systems
• apply programming principles and optimization strategies
• work with embedded software, Linux, RTOS, and hardware/software integration
• use hardware specifications and interfaces to develop low-level software solutions
• support software lifecycle leadership, planning, and scheduling.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

advanced software engineer

airborne systems

minneapolis mn listing

bloomington mn facility

general dynamics mission systems

embedded c/c++

linux

rtos

hardware/software integration

secret clearance eligibility

$118,570–$126,000 per year

9/80 schedule option

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching
• flexible time off
• paid parental leave
• healthcare benefits
• health and wellness programs
• employee resource and social groups
• continuous learning and development.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related STEM field plus five years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree plus three years; Secret clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable time; U.S. citizenship required. Embedded C/C++, Linux, and software development leadership are preferred. A 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off is available if desired.

About the employer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.