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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Dedham, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $104,923.0 - $110,661.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Hypervisor, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Rhapsody, Software Engineering, UML, Multithreading, Scripting, Software Version Control
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7f91ff4aac6f9fd3

## About the Role

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred., We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

 * Real-Time multi-threaded Embedded software, preferably on Linux OS.
 * Model-based development, preferably Rhapsody.
 * Extensive experience with Object Oriented design and programming, preferably in UML and C++.
 * Long development lifecycle and product lifespans, requiring maintenance and regular technology refresh.
 * ARM virtualization extensions, preferably Hypervisor.

Nice to have:

 * Hypervisor Technology
 * Linux
 * Rhapsody
 * UML
 * Device drivers

What sets you apart:

 * Passion for designing complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope.
 * Ability to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work you execute.
 * Shows initiative on assignments and executes projects with little guidance and can provide technical direction and leadership.
 * Ability to turn CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements into software design, code, test plans, and then execute testing/debugging.
 * Proficiency with software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect tracking, and scripting.
 * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

## Description

Make the world's most advanced Cybersecurity and Encryption products even smarter
As an Embedded Software Engineer, working with custom Hardware built in-house, for our Cyber group, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices in a rapidly growing product line. You'll be working at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity and high-speed data.


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