Advanced Embedded Software Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
Scottsdale, AZ
$112,924–$125,275from the description
Jul 9, 2026
Scottsdale, AZ
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
An embedded software engineering role focused on designing, developing, and testing software for systems that operate in space, classified as national assets. The work involves distributed systems, cloud platforms, containerization, and CI/CD practices within a cross-functional, Agile team. The position suits an experienced engineer comfortable in a security-cleared, fully on-site defense environment who can also provide technical leadership to peers.
Senior level · 5+ years · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ · Bachelor's required · TS/SCI clearance · Full-time
“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.
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The TS/SCI clearance is listed as 'preferred at time of hire' but candidates MUST be able to obtain one — this is a hard gate on clearance eligibility, not merely a preference. Classified as TopSecretSci accordingly.
All named technologies appear exclusively under a 'Preferred' / 'We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills' heading, so every skill is marked preferred rather than required.
The title 'Advanced Embedded Software Engineer' carries no standard seniority level word; advertised seniority is set to Unspecified. The 5+ years requirement and scope (cross-functional team, national-asset space systems) support a Senior classification.
The Bachelor's degree requirement is a hard gate per the Basic Qualifications section; a Master's + 3 years is offered as an alternative path, but the minimum stated degree is a Bachelor's.
US citizenship is explicitly required due to the nature of classified work performed on-site.
The posting is fully on-site in Scottsdale, AZ (Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler CBSA).
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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