Senior Software Developer
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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- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Inventive
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Creative
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.
Under general supervision with limited review, this position independently determines approaches and solutions for designing, developing, and modifying enterprise-wide end-user, system-level, and data management software applications. Responsibilities include planning application development and deployment, ensuring software compliance standards, evaluating software integration with the computing environment, and managing documentation, testing, maintenance, and updates. Communication with domain experts, customers, users, and management occurs throughout the software development lifecycle.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope, including end-user, system-level, and data management applications.
- Formulate detailed plans for implementing software solutions, including program design, language, platform, and resource requirements.
- Implement designs through coding, testing, and documentation.
- Deploy applications across the enterprise, ensuring cross-platform compliance and availability of necessary resources.
- Maintain code through debugging and updates to adapt to the evolving environment.
- Assist in planning future applications based on advancements in computer technology.
- Communicate with software developer groups, users, management, and the wider community through publishing and presenting technical papers.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Observe all laws, regulations, and obligations applicable to business conducted on behalf of the company.
- Work safely in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
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 bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline and progressive software development experience. Requires four or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or two or more years of experience with a master’s degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must have a complete understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory.
- Demonstrates complete understanding and application of programming and analysis concepts.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment.
- Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases.
- Ability to determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level.
- Provides solutions to a range of complex problems.
- Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Capable of leading a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.
- Able to work extended hours as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
Salary:$98,100 - $171,398
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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