Junior Embedded Software Engineer (cleared)
General Dynamics Mission Systems· enterprise· Defense· Oct 7, 2026 · 21d ago
Bloomington, MN, United States
In office
Full-time
Junior
$85K–$126K est.
2+ years exp
Job description
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months 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.
Relocation Assistance available
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
As a software engineer for Airborne Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit, to crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft, and weapon control systems that enable the launch and control of precision guided weapons, we work to ensure the world's most advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
What sets you apart:
• Knowledge and experience with C in embedded environments
• Experience with Bare bone software – no operating system
• Experience with Memory map interfacing
• Experience with Communication buses: SPI/QSPI, UART, I2C
• Experience with Network Protocols: RSTP, VLAN, PTP
• Experience with Anti-Tamper/Security
• Understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• 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 on-site. You will be a part of the Bloomington, Minnesota office located at 8800 Queens Avenue S.
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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.
USD $100,153.00 - USD $109,000.00 /Yr.
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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