Advanced Software Engineer Job at GD Mission Systems, Scottsdale, AZ

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  • GD Mission Systems
  • Scottsdale, AZ

Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position

Advanced Software Engineer

ID: 2025-68341
USA-AZ-Scottsdale
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 9/29/2025
Category: Engineering-Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Education requirements:

Requires a Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering 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:

Ability to obtain a 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer within the Scottsdale-based Land and Air Systems Engineering team. This position provides an opportunity to design and build uniquely resilient hardware and software to ensure mission success in contested environments. The team is focused on tactical communications that span many Department of Defense customers, including special restricted customers. In a collaborative environment, the team works closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and socket programming.
  • Strong Linux background, including device trees and drivers.
  • Experience in software architecture

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience with microcontroller programming and debugging.
  • Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO.
  • Proficiency in using debugging tools like GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
  • Experience with cross-compilation and toolchains for embedded systems.
  • Understanding of memory management and performance optimization in embedded systems.

Addtional Skills (Nice to Have):

  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Knowledge of cryptographic protocols such as SSL/TLS, IPsec, and PGP.
  • Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts.
  • Familiarity with hypervisors and virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, Xen).
  • Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets.
  • Proficiency with Buildroot or similar build systems for embedded Linux.
  • Knowledge of security practices in embedded systems development.

What sets you apart:

  • Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle
  • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
  • Passionate about embedded systems
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Our Commitment to You:

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site
While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, Arizona facility at GDMS Scottsdale, AZ Campus

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $121,363.00 - USD $128,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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