General Dynamics

Advanced Embedded Firmware Engineer

General Dynamics$124K — $138K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Scottsdale, AZ
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5–8 years of embedded software or firmware development experience on SoCs or microcontrollers.
  • Strong foundation in linear algebra and related mathematical concepts.
  • Experience developing real-time embedded firmware in C/C++.
  • Familiarity with RTOS such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or ThreadX.
  • Experience in test case development and validation.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD workflows, Git, and Jira.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement algorithms on embedded processors and SoCs.
  • Efficiently implement firmware in C/C++ and use Python or MATLAB for prototyping.
  • Maintain firmware drivers and interfaces for various peripherals and sensors.
  • Design bootloaders and manage firmware updates.
  • Collaborate with engineers to integrate algorithms with hardware components.
  • Optimize firmware for real-time performance and power efficiency.
  • Participate in product development from schematic review to prototype testing.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Flexible work schedule with a potential 9/80 option.
  • Competitive benefits including 401k matching and health plans.
  • Paid parental leave and health & wellness programs.
  • Access to employee resource and social groups.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:  Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.  

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:  Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

 

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

  • Develop, refine, and implement algorithms on embedded processors and SoCs, applying linear algebra, matrix operations, trigonometry, geometry, numerical methods, and root-finding techniques.
  • Implement firmware efficiently in C/C++ (Python or MATLAB for prototyping and simulation).
  • Develop and maintain firmware drivers and interfaces for peripherals including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, UART, SPI, I2C, ADC/DAC, and sensors such as accelerometers, magnetometers, and gyroscopes.
  • Design and maintain bootloaders and support firmware deployment and updates.
  • Collaborate with hardware and system engineers to integrate algorithms with sensors, RF electronics, and other system components.
  • Debug, profile, and optimize firmware for real-time performance, memory, and power efficiency.
  • Participate in new product development, including schematic review, lab testing, and prototype validation.
  • Create, execute, and maintain  test plans, test cases, and regression tests to ensure system reliability.
  • Contribute to documentation, including software architecture, algorithm specifications, and lab procedures.
  • Participate in Agile/iterative development workflows, including sprints, task tracking, and code reviews.

 

QUALIFCIATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5–8 years of embedded software or firmware development experience on SoCs or microcontrollers.
  • Strong foundation in linear algebra, matrix math, trigonometry, geometry, numerical methods, and algorithm implementation.
  • Experience developing real-time embedded firmware in C/C++.
  • Familiarity with RTOS such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or ThreadX.
  • Experience developing firmware for embedded processors and peripherals (e.g., SoCs, ARM, RISC, accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, wireless modules).
  • Bootloader development and firmware deployment experience.
  • Experience in test case development, regression testing, and validation.
  • Familiarity with Git, Jira, and CI/CD workflows.

 

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

  • Sensor fusion, signal processing, or control algorithm development.
  • MATLAB or Python for algorithm simulation and validation.
  • FPGA, DSP, or heterogeneous computing experience.
  • Optimization of firmware for memory, power, and performance.
  • Experience with RF electronics or wireless SoCs (Nordic or similar).

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $124,397.00 - USD $138,003.00 /Yr.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
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