Supervisor SDET
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: Supervisory
Travel: 0 - 25
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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 have an exciting opportunity for a Software Development Engineer to join GA-ASI as a member of the Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET) team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This position serves as a supervisor and must demonstrate strong technical expertise with the ability to lead the design and implementation of new projects or frameworks as needed.
This role requires adaptability and a commitment to continuously learning new technologies to successfully deliver project objectives. - Determine requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope. The software development will be in support of establishing state-of-the-art infrastructure for automated testing, but could include some application development as well.
- Formulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions. In addition to program design, this includes determining language, platform, software tools, and resource requirements.
- Implementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation.
- Code maintenance including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.
- Assist in planning for future improvements based on new developments in software tools and infrastructure.
- Work closely with software development teams to ensure that the planned automated testing infrastructure will meet their needs.
- As needed, implement automated test cases and test tools to help verify complex software with various user interfaces and simulators.
- Attend regular project meetings as appropriate to provide status, collect feedback, and stay informed as to how best we can serve the software development community.
- Constant dedication to improving automated software testing in an ever changing environment.
- Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Performs 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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must have an excellent understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate the ability to follow and apply the use of programming and analysis concepts.
- Must have a good understanding of software quality analysis concepts, theory, and operations.
- 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 broad audience.
- Previous experience with environments and tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, Microsoft Test Manager, GitHub, and Jenkins.
- Previous experience with object-oriented design and development and one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, C#, Python, XML.
- Previous experience with automated testing and test development is desired.
- Previous experience with one or more scripting languages such as Python is desired.
- The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential.
- Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required (Requires U.S. Citizenship and no criminal or credit issues).
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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