Software Developer
San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job ID#: 23639BR

Company: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Job Title: Software Developer

Job Category: Engineering

City: San Diego

State: California

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Salary

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 Developer to support our USAF Software Group in San Diego, CA.

With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development and/or modification of enterprise-wide end-user, system level, data management, and Artificial Intelligence software applications. This group writes software for small embedded processors for various components of the aircraft and ground station as well as software that runs on general purpose computing devices such as flight computers, weapons computers, and payload computers on the aircraft. In addition this position will write GUI application software that runs on our ground control station on COTS computers to command the aircraft. The work involves maintaining and adding capabilities our existing systems as well as working on new aircraft designs. There are also various back end processing applications used for a variety of post processing purposes. It is a highly dynamic environment with an incredible variety of work going on at any time. The successful candidate would be expected to become familiar with the system and become proficient in writing requirements documents, design documents, test documents, and implementing code to fulfill those requirements before moving on to manage larger efforts within the group.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Determine technical objectives for user requirements and specifications and plan for enterprise software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development encompasses end-user, system level, and data management applications,
* Formulate plans and guides the development and implementation of software solutions including language, coding, platform, resource requirements, testing, and documentation.
* Plan and coordinate deployment of enterprise applications including cross-platform compliance.
* Plan and coordinate the maintenance of enterprise solutions including debugging, maintenance, and updating to ensure viability in an evolving environment.
* Plan for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
* May function in a leadership role for a project and/or program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced developers or team of developers.
* Represent the organization as a prime technical contact for the project and/or program with the software developer group, customer, and management as well as with the wider community through the publishing and presentation of technical papers. Assist in the development of additional sources of revenue.
* Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* 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.

Desired Qualifications

* Department of Defense experience is preferred
* Software Architecture
* Requirements, Design, UML Modeling
* Strong C++ programmer

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 system or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, seven or more years of experience with a master's degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
* Must have an extensive expertise of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate extensive technical expertise and application of programming and analysis concepts.
* Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
* Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
* Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced software development problems.
* Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment. Able to work extended hours as required.

Travel Percentage Required : 0% - 25%

Clearance Required? Desired