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Software Developer

Poway, California

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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: Entry-Level (0-2 years)

  • Travel: 0 - 25

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  • Analytical
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  • Inventive
  • Problem Solver
  • Team Player
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Job ID 47445BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Entry-Level (0-2 years) Job Title Software Developer City Poway State California Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $87,070 - $132,963

Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

This position within Avionics Software is responsible for developing real-time embedded software and related support equipment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software for flight-critical real-time embedded systems in accordance with appropriate development processes and standards
  • Communicate with subject matter experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Desirable Technical Knowledge and/or Experience:
  • Programing languages: C/C++ (essential), Python (desired)
  • Embedded systems concepts; bare-metal and real-time operating system architectures,preemption, multitasking, compilers, computer processor architectures and memorymanagement
  • Real-time systems, fault-tolerant systems, control systems, motor control, power electronics
  • Reading and understanding electrical schematics and datasheets
  • Embedded communications: SPI, I2C, USART, CANbus, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553
  • Ethernet networks and protocols
  • Development tools and electronic test equipment including in-circuit debuggers/emulators,oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators
  • Software configuration management tools, such as subversion or git, as well as defect tracking tools, and peer review
  • Formal software development and test processes
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 or masters degree in computer science, information systems or related discipline and two or more years progressive software development experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • 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.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Salary:$87,070 - $132,963
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret
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Benefits

  • Healthcare

  • Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Competitive Pay

  • Multiple product lines means a variety of work

  • Paid Time Off

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“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”
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“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.”
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