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# Embedded Software Engineer (cleared)

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Taunton, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $118,570.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, AWK (Programming Language), Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Software, FreeRTOS, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Linux System Administration, Linux Distribution, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, VxWorks, Sed (Programming Language), Gitlab, Git, Selinux
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9228555/embedded-software-engineer-cleared

## About the Role

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 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., * Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories

 * Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems
 * Comfortable providing technical leadership
 * Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
 * Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
 * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation, * WindRiver Linux (or relevant RTOS experience such as VxWorks, GHS, FreeRTOS)
 * Linux application development experience
 * Linux administration experience
 * Experience with SELinux
 * Experience with Git or GitLab
 * Proficient in C/C++
 * Experience with BASH, sed, awk
 * Team oriented, personally driven, fast-paced environment
 * Familiar with agile and scrums
 * BONUS: Experience with Information assurance, secure software development strategies and concepts
 * BONUS: Python experience
 * BONUS: Rust experience
 * BONUS: Linux Kernel/Driver experience
 * BONUS: Experience customizing/creating Linux distributions
 * BONUS: Experience with GTK/GTKmm
 * BONUS: Experience with cross-domain solutions

## Description

As a software engineer for the Space, Cyber, and Intelligence (SC&I) line of business, you'll be a member a cross functional team responsible for developing software and product features for the growing Tactical Access Cross Domain Solutions product portfolio.