Senior Embedded Software Architect
General Dynamics Mission SystemsJob Title
Senior Embedded Software Architect
Role Summary
Lead design and architecture of anti-tamper and physical hardware security products within a cross-functional engineering team. Own the Keystone product roadmap and drive integration of security software across hardware and processor baselines.
Experience Level
Senior. The role expects experienced engineers: typically a Bachelor's degree with ~8 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with ~6 years.
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver product architecture, technical direction, and team outcomes.
- Lead a cross-functional team in designing and architecting anti-tamper and hardware security products.
- Define and maintain the Keystone product roadmap and feature requirements for R&D pipeline.
- Manage evolution and development of the Keystone Core product.
- Oversee integration of the Keystone Core into various hardware and processor baselines.
- Motivate, mentor, and direct a team of 5–10 software engineers to develop and deploy security software.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and constraints for the role.
- Proven embedded software design experience for ARM architectures and low-power processors.
- Expert C programming skills, including interface design and memory management.
- Experience in software architecture and leading engineering teams.
- Familiarity with software lifecycle best practices (requirements, CI/CD, testing, release).
- Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to integrate software across multiple hardware/processor baselines.
- Enthusiasm for learning and applying cybersecurity technologies and anti-tamper techniques.
- Nice-to-have: prior experience with hardware security products or similar R&D product roadmaps.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related field with ~8 years of experience, or a Master's degree with ~6 years of experience. Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at hire. U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
About the Company
Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems
Headquarters: Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Develops high-technology solutions, products and services for defense and scientific customers worldwide, including secure communications, mission systems, sensors, and ISR/C4ISR capabilities. Employs engineering, integration and program teams to support military and government missions.
