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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Orlando, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $142,696.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Static Program Analysis, Code Coverage, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Network Protocols, Parasoft, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Virtual Local Area Networks, MagicDraw, Gitlab
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9235625/senior-embedded-software-engineer

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 years relevant experience., 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., As a senior staff software engineer, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the next generation of embedded system security.

Due to the nature of the work, the candidate must possess a current Department of Defense security clearance of Secret or above.

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

 * Knowledge of C in embedded environments
 * Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
 * Extensive knowledge with network protocols

What sets you apart:

 * Knowledge of C in embedded environments
 + Bare bone software - no operating system
 + Memory map interfacing
 + Communication buses: SPI/QSPI, UART, I2C
 + JTAG - remote debug
 + PTP
 + Experience with developing against/within an FPGA
 + Polarfire, Versal, Kintex Ultrascale
 * MBSE/SySML
 + Magic Draw Experience
 + Software Design as part of an MBSE initiative
 * Knowledge of GitLab
 + Defining Runners
 * Knowledge of Code coverage and static code analysis tools: Parasoft/CppCheck
 * Network Protocols: RSTP, VLAN, PTP, etc
 + Auto Negotiation / Link Training
 * Anti-Tamper/Security

 * 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