Software Developer VI

56217BR

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.

The Avionics software team is on the leading edge of software architecture, design, and development for next generation Remotely Piloted Aircraft technologies. This position within Avionics Software is responsible for architecting and developing complex real-time embedded systems for Remotely Piloted Aircraft with minimal oversight. Avionics software applications include distributed real-time fault-tolerant control architectures, electro-mechanical control systems, engine and propulsion system management, power electronics, control networks, datalinks, and other aircraft subsystems and related support equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With minimal oversight, architect, design, develop, test, and maintain software for flight-critical real-time embedded systems in accordance with appropriate development processes and standards

• Responsible for the technical vision of a project, decomposing program/system requirements and constraints into an actionable and cohesive architecture

• Closely coordinate designs and architectures with other functional engineering groups, ensuring alignment with long-term company and customer goals

• Responsible for ensuring team alignment with established architectures and designs through clear communication, training, and peer reviews

• Provide input on the overall status, risks, and issues for assigned programs and projects

• Independently advise executive management and customers on key technical decisions, provide input on future company technical direction

• Act as a software stakeholder in program/project efforts, including proposals, estimation, budgeting, scheduling, and design reviews

• Independently coordinate and communicate with subject matter experts, cross-functional teams, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle

• Provide ongoing technical mentorship and direction to others, including the immediate group and broader organization

• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

• Perform other duties as assigned

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

• Technical, communication, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results

• The ability to work both independently and on a team is essential

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Desirable Technical Knowledge and/or Experience

• Programing languages: C (essential), C++, Python (desired)

• Embedded operating system experience (essential), e.g. VxWorks, Petalinux, FreeRTOS, LynxOS, uCOS

• Network communication and management protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, ARP, SNMP) (essential); network security protocols (e.g. SSH, TLS, IPSec), routing/multicast protocols (e.g. OSPF, RIP, IGMP, PIM) (desired)

• Embedded systems concepts; preemption, multitasking, bare-metal and real-time operating system architectures, compilers, computer processor architectures and memory management

• Real-time systems, fault-tolerant systems, control systems, motor control, power electronics

• Reading and understanding electrical schematics and datasheets

• AMD/Xilinx System on Chip design and development experience

• Embedded communications: SPI, I2C, USART, CANbus, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553

• Audio and video processing and communications

• 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

• Requirements-based software verification at the unit, integration, and system level

• Automated software testing tools and continuous integration

• Formal software development and test processes; RTCA DO-178C and related standards

Job Category:

Engineering

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

130,500

Pay Range High:

228,375

Travel Percentage Required:

None

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Top Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.