Senior Embedded Software Integration Engineer

Job Title

Senior Embedded Software Integration Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Keystone Products team to design and integrate advanced embedded security and anti-tamper technologies for defense systems. The role focuses on delivering secure processors, anti-tamper architectures, and integrated firmware/software solutions for mission-critical platforms.

Experience Level

Senior - experience expected per the employer: Bachelor's degree + 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree + 6 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include system design, integration, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure embedded solutions on schedule.

• Support cross-functional teams to design and implement embedded security and anti-tamper technologies.
• Architect and deliver secure processor and anti-tamper firmware/software solutions.
• Adapt and extend existing IP to meet customer requirements; develop custom software where required.
• Manage project milestones, schedules, and budget constraints to meet delivery targets.
• Communicate technical status and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, security, and eligibility requirements.

• Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at hire.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong programming skills in C and experience with common embedded compilers and toolchains.
• Experience with Xilinx SoC development tools, including Vivado and Vitis.
• Experience with real-time operating systems and bare-metal embedded deployments.
• Proven ability to integrate firmware/software with hardware IP and meet project milestones.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Nice-to-have: practical knowledge of cybersecurity and anti-tamper technologies applied to embedded systems.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related field plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience. U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance are required; no alternative-equivalent language provided.

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.