Associate Software Embedded Developer

General Atomics • Poway, CA

113d • $71,950 - $109,885

About The Position

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 are currently looking for a Software Engineer (C++ 17, Linux) with a degree in CS or CE to join our Mission Processing Software team group within our Mission Software Development Group in Poway, CA. As a Software Engineer for GA-ASI, you will research, design, develop and/or modify enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications that correlate directly to the technologies that are integrated into our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related discipline. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Should have experience with C++ 17 application development, OOP, TCP/UDP Socket programming and multi-threaded application development on Linux OS.
• Must have a general understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate the ability to follow and apply the use of programming and analysis concepts.
• 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.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required to interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to an internal audience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• GitLab, Git and SCM tools.
• Scripting languages (Bash, Python).
• Embedded SW development.
• System on chip (SoC).
• ZYNQ Ultrascale architecture.
• Xilinx SDK.
• PetaLinux build flow.
• SPI/I2C/UART/Ethernet interface.
• Kernel space/user space support.
• Bootloader.
• Open Source and Unit Testing Tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop C++ 17 infrastructure and services for both high-level non-embedded (x86) and low-level embedded ARM 9 systems.
• Use Petalinux build tools and Xilinx tools for ARM 9 systems.
• Responsible for automated unit testing, integration testing, software maintenance, and documentation and meeting software quality and compliance standards.
• Evaluates and integrate software applications with the overall computing environment.
• Communicates with domain experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Contributes to planning of application development and deployment.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree