Aerospace Flight Software Engineer
Poway, CaliforniaOverview
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
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- Team Player
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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.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to design, develop, and enhance UAV autopilot software. As part of GA-ASI, you’ll work on groundbreaking projects that directly support our mission to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions to our customers. This position independently determines approaches/solutions for the design, development and/or modifications of embedded software. This position collaborates with domain experts, users, and management throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently determine software requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope.
- Formulate near-term plans for application development and deployment.
- Ensure software compliance standards are met for specific programs or projects.
- Evaluate the integration of software with other components.
- Manage documentation, testing, maintenance, and software updates.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Observe all laws, regulations, and applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in computer science/engineering, or related discipline and progressive software development experience: six or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, four or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or two or more years with a PhD. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Degree in computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering is highly preferred.
- Must have some experience with C and Python programming languages.
- Must have a good understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory.
- Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with closed-loop control systems, Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), and implementation in the C/C++ language.
- Experience with Model-Based Design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or SCADE is highly desired.
- Experience with DO-178 processes and high-level rigor development.
- Familiarity with aviation systems and fixed-wing aircraft.
- Familiarity with VectorCAST
- Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance is required.
Salary:$105,890 - $189,545
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
“We don't ascribe to quotas; we do ascribe to securing the BEST talent to enrich our culture toward healthy diversification and active/viable community service. We are STEM advocates.”– Debra, CSSBB: Staff Engineer
“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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