Basic Qualifications : Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Clearance Requirements: Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance with a Polygraph is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a US Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, US citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position: PERKS: This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $40,000 for New Hires Only Our Employee Referral Program offers a $20k Referral Bonus for any candidate referred by an employee and hired for this position A Relocation package may be available for this position Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you'll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between. Contributing to the design, development and implementation of countermeasures, system integration, and tools specific to Cyber and Information Operations, the Senior Principal Embedded Engineer will be proficient in C/C++, and comfortable reading/writing of assembler, as well as understanding of, but not limited to Linux and VxWorks real time operating systems. You'll be involved in Protocol Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Research, Rapid Prototyping of proof of concept capabilities. It's your chance to step up to the challenge and prove you're ready to lead the world. What you'll experience: Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered What you bring to the table: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience Solid knowledge of operating system fundamentals (interrupts, threading, virtual memory, device drivers) and internals (memory layouts and management, binary file formats) Substantial knowledge and exposure to computer processor architectures and instructions sets Experience in Reverse Engineering tools, both COTS and GOTS is a plus Substantial experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Bash and in low-level programming of device drivers in a Unix, Linux, or Windows environment What sets you apart: Recognized internally and/or externally as a subject matter expert (SME) Contributes to shaping major market opportunities Strong leadership and mentorship skills Experience in four (4) or more of the following: - Developing embedded software systems in assembly, C, C++, or Java - Developing embedded software sytems for Unix, Linux, Windows, VxWorks, JunOS, or vendor-proprietary operating systems - Experience with operating system internals for Unix, Linux, Windows, VxWorks, JunOS, or vendor-proprietary operating systems - Reverse engineering and analysis of software - Low-level programming of device drivers in a Unix, Linux, or Windows environment - Bit-level data analysis - Systems engineering of large scale embedded systems Minimum Salary: USD $215,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $240,000.00/Yr. 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. 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 the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team! General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran