Tactical Communications Sr Principal Software Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 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 Senior Principal Software Engineer within the Scottsdale-based Land and Air Systems Engineering team.  This position provides an opportunity to lead the design and build of 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:

 

• Demonstrated leadership in Agile project managment and execution. 
• 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
• Proficient in mentoring across various levels of software experience

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):

 

• Ability to sense development progress using tight feedback loops and responding accordingly.
• 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).
• 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 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-siteWhile 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 $178,916.00 - USD $198,485.00 /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 t