Senior C/C++/Python Software Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Senior C/C++/Python Software Engineer

ID: 2025-65876
USA-MA-Dedham
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 4/1/2025
Category: Engineering-Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.


Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of DefenseSECRET security clearance isrequired at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Required Qualifications

High proficiency in embedded Rust, C/C++ or equivalent systems language

Broad spectrum of knowledge to be able to understand end-to-end network system architecture.

Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system.

Understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, data authentication and encryption (e.g. TLS, SSL, encryption, OpenSSL, X.509 Certificates, etc.)

Knowledge and experience of different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms.

Experience with low-level hardware driver implementation

Experience with embedded Linux

Ability to work in a Bare Metal environment.

Familiarity with ARM architecture.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Willing to travel periodically, as needed

Responsibilities for this Position

Make the worlds most advanced Cybersecurity and Encryption products even smarter

As a Senior C/C++/Python Software Engineer, working with custom Hardware built in-house, for our Cyber group,youll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices in a rapidly growing product line. Youll be working at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity and high-speed data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, code, test, integrate and document firmware and software for embedded systems and communication products
• Support software engineering activities including interface design, system integration, code reviews, and software testing
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems.
• Create required project documentation in support of contract deliverables. Including development plans, requirement and design specifications, and test documents.
• Develop embedded software for network security applications, including device management software, communication protocols, device drivers, and control plane security features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software and hardware solutions.
• Manage requirements, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with systems, software and hardware development processes in DoD applications
• Familiarity with DoD Protocols: Knowledge of dynamic discovery processes and security protocols used in DoD networks
• Expertise in Cryptographic Technologies
• Proficiency in Cryptographic Modernization 2 Operational Management
• Knowledge of NETCONF/RESTCONF and YANG modeling to enhance network management and operability.
• Understanding of Cryptographic Key Management based on EKMS and KMI
• Familiarity with architecture development and system modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
• Knowledge of Networking and Interface technologies including Web services like RESTful
• Understanding of Security requirements to provide Authentication, integrity, and confidentiality services and implementation
• Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure with trust chains, certificates, revocation checking, cert validation
• Expertise in Cryptographic mechanisms such as SHA, HMAC, Elliptic Curve, and quantum resistance approaches
• Understanding of Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS)

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 nations security
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs (including on-site gym), employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
• Sign-On Bonus Eligible for New Hires

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site.

While on-site, you will be a part of the Dedham team.

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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. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $168,960.00 - USD $179,000.00 /Yr.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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