Job Summary

General Atomics Integrated Intelligence Inc. (GA-I3) develops cutting-edge software solutions that transform raw data into actionable intelligence. We specialize in real-time global situational awareness and battle management, processing petabytes of data from hundreds of sources across air, land, and sea. Our systems—including the widely used THRESHER and DRAGONSPELL platforms—support tens of thousands of users at all levels of the DoD and Intelligence Community and enable critical decision-making for national security missions.
We process hundreds of thousands of observations per minute, operating at the scale of global sensor networks and battlefield telemetry. Our backend architecture leverages technologies like Kafka, AWS, NiFi, and GeoMesa—the latter of which we designed and open-sourced—to deliver high-throughput, mission-resilient systems that turn streaming data into real-time intelligence.

Why GA-I3?

GA-I3 combines the staying power of an experienced defense contractor with the agility and values of a mission-focused technology company. We’ve spent decades building systems our users love—trusted tools used daily by operators and analysts across the national security community. Our customers keep coming back because we deliver what we promise, and our engineers stay because they get to solve real problems that truly matter.
We’re not a flashy startup. We don’t chase headlines—we focus on delivering reliable capabilities with long-term impact. And while we share DNA with traditional defense contractors, we operate differently. As a privately held company, we make decisions based on what’s right for the mission, not for a quarterly earnings call. We move fast when it counts, think long-term, and hold ourselves to the highest technical and ethical standards.
If you're looking for a place where you can build real systems, solve hard problems, and serve a higher purpose—without the red tape—GA-I3 is where you belong.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking Backend Software Engineers to help build the next generation of global situational awareness and battle orchestration capabilities. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—including UI/UX engineers, mission engineers, data scientists, and product owners—to design and deliver software that is performant, scalable, and tailored to complex user needs.
Whether you're integrating multi-source data, optimizing backend services, or shaping how insights reach the end user, your work will directly support operational missions that have real-world impact.

What We Believe

These values weren’t crafted in a branding session—they were observed and articulated after 35 years of building software that matters. They reflect how we work, what we value in each other, and the kind of impact we want to have. At GA-I3, they aren’t aspirational—they’re how we operate.

• Solving Meaningful Challenges – Building mission-driven technology that makes a difference
• Collaborative Culture – Working as a team to push boundaries and innovate
• Technical Excellence – Encouraging continuous learning, curiosity, and efficiency
• Idea Meritocracy – Valuing ideas based on impact, not hierarchy

If these principles resonate with you—not just in theory, but in daily practice—you’ll find yourself at home here.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• At GA-I3, we view entry-level engineers not just as contributors, but as long-term investments in our future. You’ll be given opportunities to make real contributions to active projects while receiving mentorship, structured training, and support for your growth. We expect junior engineers to learn quickly, ask questions, and take initiative as they build confidence and capability on the job.
• Implement, document, test, and deploy software for a variety of systems with support from more experienced engineers
• Develop and maintain test scripts and frameworks to validate software functionality
• Debug and update deployed software in customer facilities and cloud environments to keep pace with evolving requirements and technologies
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and reviews) to support collaborative development
• Learn and incorporate customer, user, and operational requirements into product features
• Grow technical skills through team collaboration, pair programming, mentoring, company training, and funded personal development

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.
• Familiarity with Java, Scala, or similar programming languages
• Understanding of basic software development principles and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a mission-focused engineering environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Internship or academic project experience with backend systems or data processing
• Exposure to distributed systems, cloud environments (AWS preferred), or CI/CD pipelines
• Interest in national security, geospatial systems, or real-time analytics

Salary:$73,700 - $128,780