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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Florham Park, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Data Systems, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Linux System Administration, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-embedded-software-engineer-florham-park-nj-usa-58837614

## About the Role

Experteer Overview As an Embedded Software Engineer in our Cyber group, you develop mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices built on in-house hardware. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and test real-time software for high-speed data systems. The role offers meaningful impact in national security and opportunities to lead technical efforts across long product lifecycles. You will work on cutting-edge cybersecurity challenges in a fast-growing product line. Compensation / Benefits * Develop real-time embedded software for Linux-based systems * Design, implement, integrate, and test software for hardware-backed products * Translate CONOPS, specifications, or requirements into software designs and test plans * Lead debugging and maintenance across long product lifecycles * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical direction when needed Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related STEM field or aaaaaax
_ with relevant experience * 8+ years of relevant experience (or 6+ years with Master's) * U.S. DoD Secret security clearance at time of hire * U.S. citizenship Key requirements * flexible schedules with every other Friday off (9/80) * 401k matching * flex time off * paid parental leave * healthcare benefits * health & wellness programs

## Description

Experteer Overview As an Embedded Software Engineer in our Cyber group, you develop mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices built on in-house hardware. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and test real-time software for high-speed data systems. The role offers meaningful impact in national security and opportunities to lead technical efforts across long product lifecycles. You will work on cutting-edge cybersecurity challenges in a fast-growing product line. Compensation / Benefits * Develop real-time embedded software for Linux-based systems * Design, implement, integrate, and test software for hardware-backed products * Translate CONOPS, specifications, or requirements into software designs and test plans * Lead debugging and maintenance across long product lifecycles * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical direction when needed Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related STEM field or Master's with relevant experience * 8+ years of relevant experience (or 6+ years with Master's) * U.S. DoD Secret security clearance at time of hire * U.S. citizenship Key requirements * flexible schedules with every other Friday off (9/80) * 401k matching * flex time off * paid parental leave * healthcare benefits * health & wellness programs


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