General Dynamics Land Systems
Position Description:
GDLS is looking for an Embedded Linux Software Developer for our Board Support Package or Software Loader / Verifier team. Join a dynamic group of software engineers responsible for the design, development and support of embedded software solutions for the world’s premier land-based combat vehicle producer.
This is a Hybrid role, comprising of 70% in office work and 30% remote.
Responsibilities:
- Building and configuring VxWorks, Linux, or other embedded operating systems.
- Perform Linux system programming tasks, including driver development and new hardware enablement on embedded Linux systems.
- Integrate various software into build systems
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software
- Enable embedded system security using cryptography and secure architectures
- Manage individual priorities, deadlines, deliverables
Position Requirements:
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer, Electrical Engineering (with software development emphasis) – or equivalent experience
- Ability to troubleshoot low level software issues and distinguish between hardware and software issues
- Capable of developing C and / or C++ code that can be maintained and updated over decades
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated problem solving skills, learning capabilities, and multitasking capabilities
Desirable attributes:
- Experience with Linux device drivers, bootloaders, or other system programming is a strong plus
- Experience with safety critical systems or real time systems is desirable
- Experience with one or more build environments such as Buildroot, OpenEmbedded, or in particular Yocto
- Experience with Git, DOORs, Jira / Bitbucket / Confluence, gdb, or QT is a plus
- Familiarity with security features such as SELinux, verified boot and trusted execution environments is a plus
- Willingness to travel to support offsite loads and testing is highly desirable.
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
At GDLS, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a safe space, which empowers our team members to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We welcome all diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we see the value in creating a dynamic environment of diverse culture preference.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to working with and providing accommodations to individuals with a disability. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation due to disability for any part of the application or hiring process may contact [email protected] for assistance. Determination of requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
