Senior Software Engineer, Optical Sensor Systems

General Atomics•Acton, MA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

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) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. The Senior Software Engineer will work in a small, agile company environment on the software running the next Electro-optical/Infrared (EOIR) satellite imagers for the United States Space Force. The Engineer will work closely with Software and Electrical Engineering teams on the embedded software team in Acton, MA. With limited management consultation, this position, serving as a recognized authority in one or more engineering fields, conceptualizes and articulates innovative resolutions to highly technical and complex engineering problems. Functioning in an advisory or leadership role, directs the planning and oversight of the successful implementation of those resolution. Represents the company nationally through technical presentations and papers as an expert, consultant, and champion of specialized engineering knowledge and is a presence in attracting and retaining engineering business and professional staff. Anticipates and reports on future engineering challenges that will directly impact the present and future engineering objectives of the organization.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
Must be a nationally recognized expert in one or more engineering fields as demonstrated by:
original work(s) published in national professional engineering journals;
invited presentations to national engineering symposiums;
participation as Chair on national engineering review panels; and,
engineering patents held.
Has demonstrated leadership ability by directing/developing the solution(s) to highly technical and complex engineering problems, and has been a key participant in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as professional staff.
Must possess the ability to:
guide the resolution of unusually complex technical problems;
champion the development of new concepts and principles; and,
serve as an expert spokesperson on those concepts and principles.
Must also possess excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, be customer focused, and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
US Citizenship Required?

Responsibilities

Conceptualizes and articulates innovative resolutions to highly technical and complex engineering problems.
Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations.
Provides leadership, direction and guidance for research into the solution of engineering problems.
Advises or directs the planning for the implementation of engineering solutions, including strategic objectives and timetables.
Participates or directs the allocation of technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives.
Prepares status/progress reports and ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained.
Acts as spokesperson and represents the technical capabilities of the organization to national audiences.
Functions as a key participant in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as professional staff.
Effectively counsels, mentors and transfers highly specialized technical engineering knowledge to management, professional and support staff.
Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Performs 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