Supervisor, Software Development
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.
With only general direction and limited review, this position independently determines approaches/solutions for the design, development and/or modification of specific programs or projects for enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications. Formulates near-term plans of application development and deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards on specific programs or projects. Evaluates integration of software applications with the overall computing environment; responsible for documentation, testing, maintenance, and software updates. Communicates with domain experts, outside customers, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify user requirements and specifications.
- Plan software development within the broader organizational scope, including end-user, system-level, and data management applications.
- Develop detailed plans for implementing software solutions.
- Execute design through coding, testing, and documentation.
- Deploy applications across the enterprise, ensuring cross-platform compliance and availability of necessary resources.
- Assist in planning and coordinating the maintenance of enterprise solutions.
- Debug and update applications to adapt to the evolving environment.
- Plan for future applications based on advancements in computer technology.
- Provide direction to less experienced developers.
- Communicate with the software developer group, users, and management.
- Engage with 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 applicable obligations while conducting business on behalf of the company.
- Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
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.
- Thorough understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of programming and analysis concepts.
- Ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them accurately in an evolving environment.
- Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases.
- Determine appropriate approaches at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to solve complex problems.
- Perform complex tasks in one or more software development areas.
- Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.
- Able to lead a team of moderately experienced professionals on single-component projects.
- Ability to work extended hours as 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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