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$136k – $150k per year
Location
In office (United States)
Seniority
Senior · 8+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.

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General Dynamics Mission Systems is the business unit of defense contractor General Dynamics that builds C4ISR, secure communications, cybersecurity, electronic warfare and mission systems for land, sea, air, space and cyber operations, with headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. Formed in 2015 by merging two General Dynamics units, it employs more than 12,000 people at sites such as Pittsfield and Dedham in Massachusetts, Scottsdale in Arizona and Manassas in Virginia. Recruiting centers on ASIC and FPGA, embedded software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineers, test staff, manufacturing technicians and interns.

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

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.

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Relocation Assistance available

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

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

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 nation’s 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 at our Ft. Wayne, IN location

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 $135,561.00 - USD $150,000.00 /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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