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Position Title: Franchise Software Val / Ver Engineer (Senior 10+ years)
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Sterling Heights
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance
Career Level: Senior
Requisition ID: 14735935
Date Posted: Aug 7, 2024
Description: About the Role: The function of this position is to develop the Val / Ver strategy and plan for our franchise ground combat vehicle software. A seasoned software engineer with leadership skills who is well-versed in embedded software test methods is the ideal candidate for this position.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
On-site presence Hybrid - Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 100%.
What We Offer Whether you are just starting your career or you are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and flex spending
- Competitive base pay; incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance; and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%)
- Educational assistance
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
- Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment
- Onsite cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment
- Fitness center and outdoor fitness track
The following are the key duties and skills required: - Providing design guidance to the systems and software engineering teams for software testability
- Developing strategies for software component testing and automated testing
- Working with the software development teams to architect SIL / HIL solutions that meet their needs
- Developing and overseeing detailed SIL / HIL environment build plans
- Collaborating with the SIL / HIL environment development team on detailed environment design
- Developing strategies for scalable and maintainable SIL / HIL environments
- Integrating SIL / HIL environments into our DevSecOps pipeline
- Developing software using a variety of software languages
- Performing software requirements analysis
- Perform other duties as requested.
Position Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline preferably in the area of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- Minimum of 10 years software engineering experience (15-20 years experience preferred)
- Experience with embedded sensor processing and controls
- Experience with network bridging and failover design concepts
- Familiarity with real-time Ethernet technologies, such as TTEthernet, AVB, and TSN
- Experience with operating in a Linux environment
- Experience with the engineering process V-Model
- Experience with software life cycle execution and artifact development
- Programming experience in high-level languages such as C#, Java, C++, Rust, or Ada. Openness to learning customer-specified languages required.
- Familiarity with networking or IPC (TCP; UDP; queues; pipes; domain sockets; SHM; packet capture and analysis; etc), including socket programming
- Working knowledge of software tools such as Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control (git), defect reporting
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project
Additional Requirements: - This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- The flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends as needed by the project
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role: The function of this position is to develop the Val / Ver strategy and plan for our franchise ground combat vehicle software. A seasoned software engineer with leadership skills who is well-versed in embedded software test methods is the ideal candidate for this position.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
On-site presence Hybrid - Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 100%.
What We Offer Whether you are just starting your career or you are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and flex spending
- Competitive base pay; incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance; and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%)
- Educational assistance
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
- Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment
- Onsite cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment
- Fitness center and outdoor fitness track
The following are the key duties and skills required: - Providing design guidance to the systems and software engineering teams for software testability
- Developing strategies for software component testing and automated testing
- Working with the software development teams to architect SIL / HIL solutions that meet their needs
- Developing and overseeing detailed SIL / HIL environment build plans
- Collaborating with the SIL / HIL environment development team on detailed environment design
- Developing strategies for scalable and maintainable SIL / HIL environments
- Integrating SIL / HIL environments into our DevSecOps pipeline
- Developing software using a variety of software languages
- Performing software requirements analysis
- Perform other duties as requested.
Position Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline preferably in the area of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- Minimum of 10 years software engineering experience (15-20 years experience preferred)
- Experience with embedded sensor processing and controls
- Experience with network bridging and failover design concepts
- Familiarity with real-time Ethernet technologies, such as TTEthernet, AVB, and TSN
- Experience with operating in a Linux environment
- Experience with the engineering process V-Model
- Experience with software life cycle execution and artifact development
- Programming experience in high-level languages such as C#, Java, C++, Rust, or Ada. Openness to learning customer-specified languages required.
- Familiarity with networking or IPC (TCP; UDP; queues; pipes; domain sockets; SHM; packet capture and analysis; etc), including socket programming
- Working knowledge of software tools such as Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control (git), defect reporting
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project
Additional Requirements: - This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- The flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends as needed by the project
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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