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Embedded Software Engineer

San Diego, California
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Overview

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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What makes a successful Embedded Software Engineer at General Atomics? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Analytical
  • Collaborative
  • Inventive
  • Problem Solver
  • Team Player
  • Creative

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Job ID 47952BR Company General Atomics Experience Level Mid-Level (3-7 years) Job Title Embedded Software Engineer City San Diego State California Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $98,100 - $171,398

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is a supplier of advanced electromagnetic systems, related power equipment and other high technology products for a variety of government and commercial applications. These include products such as the design and fabrication of linear motors, superconducting and conventional rotating motors, power inverters, high-energy capacitors, radiation monitoring systems, high-voltage direct current power distribution systems, and numerous other products.

We have an opening for an Embedded Software Engineer in Rancho Bernardo, CA with the Radiation Monitoring Systems team. The candidate will have demonstrated experience in hardware, software, and firmware design, and a good understanding of systems engineering fundamentals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develops innovative but practical solutions to advanced technical problems in Radiation Monitoring Systems Design.
  • System Design: Uses the Systems Engineering V-model to derive/develop, test, and verify requirements at the system and component level to validate the overall system architecture while maintaining traceability
  • Hardware Design: Designing and selecting appropriate hardware components, such as microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces. Be familiar with the use of IDEs to program FPGAs and controller chip sets (e.g. RISC-V).
  • Cybersecurity: Writing software for embedded systems that employ features that resist cybersecurity attacks and reverse engineering.
  • Software Development: Writing and testing software for embedded systems, typically in languages like C, C++, or Assembly. Adhering to coding standards such as MISRA C and utilizing tools such as LDRA to verify compliance.
  • Integration: Integrating hardware and software components to ensure seamless operation of the embedded system.
  • Prototyping: Building and testing prototypes to validate design concepts and system functionality.
  • Debugging and Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues in both hardware and software to ensure system reliability.
  • Generates plans and procedures for software qualification testing and factory acceptance testing.
  • Participates in technical project/program reviews including preliminary and critical/detailed design reviews to ensure they meet defined product requirements.
  • Maintenance of systems designs due to part obsolescence issues:
    • Locate Form, Fit and Function replacements for obsolete parts or
    • Modify designs to use new parts while minimizing impact on firmware.
    • Update firmware as required in support of design changes due to obsolescence.
  • Change Management: identifying and driving changes to baseline documentation.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner 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 engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; 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. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Electrical engineering, Electrical & Computer engineering, Mechanical engineering, Software/Firmware engineering, or Systems engineering backgrounds are preferred.
  • Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide 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; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and leading a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single-component projects.
  • Familiarity with the formal Engineering Change Management processes. Experience with Windchill is a plus.
  • Must have practical experience in developing software for embedded systems that utilize real-time operating systems (e.g. SafeRTOS, VxWorks). Should be able to program devices at the lowest fundamental level, such as assembly language.
  • Schematic capture and circuit board design experience would be a plus.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance in required

Salary:$98,100 - $171,398
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Mid-Level (3-7 years)
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Benefits

  • Healthcare

  • Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Competitive Pay

  • Multiple product lines means a variety of work

  • Paid Time Off

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“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
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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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