Embedded Software Engineer
Poway, California
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
Success Profile
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- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Inventive
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Creative
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.
This position within Avionics Software is responsible for developing real-time embedded software for Remotely Piloted Aircraft. Avionics software applications include distributed real-time fault-tolerant control architectures, electro-mechanical control systems, engine and propulsion system management, power electronics, control networks, datalinks, and other aircraft subsystems and related support equipment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently design, develop, test, and maintain software for flight-critical real-time embedded systems in accordance with appropriate development processes and standards
- Independently communicate with subject matter experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle
- Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Programing languages: C/C++ (essential), Python (desired)
- Embedded systems concepts; bare-metal and real-time operating system architectures, preemption, multitasking, compilers, computer processor architectures and memory management
- Real-time systems, fault-tolerant systems, control systems, motor control, power electronics
- Reading and understanding electrical schematics and datasheets
- Embedded communications: SPI, I2C, USART, CANbus, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553
- Ethernet networks and protocols
- Development tools and electronic test equipment including in-circuit debuggers/emulators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators
- Software configuration management tools, such as subversion or git, as well as defect tracking tools, and peer review
- Formal software development and test processes; RTCA DO-178C and related standards
Job Qualifications:
- Requires a bachelors or masters degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or related discipline and four or more years progressive software development experience with a bachelors degree
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required
- Technical, communication, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results
- The ability to work both independently and on a team is essential
Salary:$98,100 - $171,398
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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