Senior Software Engineer, DoD
Lehi, Utah
Overview
General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.
Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Travel: 0 - 25
Success Profile
What makes a successful Senior Software Engineer, DoD at General Atomics? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Inventive
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Creative
Job Summary
GA-CCRi maintains and deploys production systems for users across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and commercial industry. We build and develop best-in-class all domain and globally focused situational awareness capabilities, including THRESHER and DRAGONSPELL, that process petabytes of data from numerous streaming data sources in near real time. Our systems apply state-of-the-art algorithms and machine learning techniques to extract features and fuse data from multiple phenomenologies to form a rich live view of objects in the sky, on the sea, and on the ground. These analytics are designed to determine not just where something is, but what it is, where it's been and what it's doing. All of this "data to knowledge" is made available to end users in our own browser-based application for visualization, analysis, and understanding. We always want to do more, and that's where you come in!
GA-CCRi is currently seeking a backend software engineer to provide a broad range of technical solutions to our DoD customers. The successful candidate will be able to function in a dynamic environment, with government and contractor personnel. Candidate will provide solutions enabling DoD customers to leverage a multitude of unique capabilities for operational and tactical level activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development includes understanding the end-user, system context, and data management applications.,
- Formulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions.
- With an awareness of team, platform, resource limitations, generate high quality designs that solve identified requirements or problems.
- Implementation of those designs including coding, testing, and documentation.
- Code maintenance including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.
- Assist in planning for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
- Communicate clearly with software developers, users, management, and the wider community throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows;six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Ability to obtain (or transfer) and maintain a TS security clearance with SCI eligibility and a CI polygraph
- Must have a general understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate the ability to follow and apply the use of programming and analysis concepts.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
- Good communication, computer and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a internal audience.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
- Must be able to work extended hours as required.
Our Software Stack:
- Java 17
- Maven
- Kubernetes & helm
- Kanban (agile) task management
- GitLab and associated CI/CD pipelines
- Static code and security analysis tools
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
An ideal candidate will have:
- Experience with Java and Maven
- Familiarity with algorithm concepts, especially related to tracking and high quality software design
- Experience with deployment technologies such as: Docker, Kubernetes, RKE2, Helm
- Experience with Gitlab CIContinuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) systems, such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Circle CI, etc
- Familiarity with DevOps concepts, especially as related to cyber-security
- A background in data science, statistics, or general scientific research is a plusExperience in leadership roles (having direct reports) is a huge plus
We're looking for someone in this role who is:
- Curious and excited to learn new technologies
- Able to coordinate with a small team of engineers
- A collaborative problem solver
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Believes the job isn’t finished until it’s tested & documented
- Excited about understanding our customer’s needs and mission
- Comfortable working with Linux systems on a daily basis
- Comfortable with trunk based development and git
Don’t worry about having every skill and experience we are looking for. We don’t mind helping you learn as long as you come to work with a winning attitude.
Salary:$96,180 - $172,163
Benefits
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Healthcare
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Competitive Pay
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Paid Time Off
“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”– Peter, Senior Staff Engineer
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“Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions.”– Scott, Laser Scientist
“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”– John, Staff Engineer
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