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Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics
Scottsdale, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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:

As an Embedded Software Engineer in the Space and Intelligence Systems business, you'll be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for design, development, and test of specialized solutions that are launched into space and considered by our customers to be national assets.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
  • Proficiency in languages such as C , C, Python
  • Knowledge of designing networked applications, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
  • Experience with authentication, authorization, and security best practices
  • Knowledge of message queuing systems and event-driven architectures
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
  • Proficient with version control systems such as Git/Gitlab
  • Thrive in a collaborative, security-conscious environment

What sets you apart:
  • Ability to lead the software development process
  • Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways
  • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success
  • Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
  • Drive to integrate AI into the daily work life to improve workplace efficiency
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

You will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ location

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-benefits

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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 $100,219.00 - USD $111,180.00 /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

Salary : $100,219 - $111,180

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