Embedded Software Engineer

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to design and implement software for control systems in demanding environments. The role requires strong C/C++/C#, Python test automation skills, and experience with real-time operating systems, embedded hardware debugging, and test data analysis.

The candidate will conduct functional testing, investigate issues, document findings, and communicate results to project teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in engineering or a related technical discipline with four+ years of experience for a bachelor’s degree or two+ years for a master's degree; equivalent engineering experience may substitute for education.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and C#, Python test automation experience, familiarity with real-time operating systems and embedded systems, hardware-software debugging ability, and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for control systems and analyze, investigate, and resolve software and control-system problems.
• Conduct functional testing and troubleshooting; analyze test data, document findings and solutions, and communicate results.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Python

WPF

Linux

VxWorks

SafeRTOS

FreeRTOS

Microsoft Visual Studio

VMware

Embedded Software

Real-Time Operating Systems

Hardware-Software Debugging

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's or higher in engineering or related field

Job description

Develop embedded software for control systems and analyze, investigate, and resolve software and control-system problems. Conduct functional testing and troubleshooting, analyze test data, document findings and solutions, and communicate results.

Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, with four or more years of experience for a bachelor's degree or two or more years for a master's degree; equivalent engineering experience may substitute for education. Candidates need proficiency in C, C++, and C#, Python test automation experience, familiarity with real-time operating systems and embedded systems, hardware-software debugging ability, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Key Skills:

C, C++, C#, Python, WPF, Linux, VxWorks, SafeRTOS, FreeRTOS, Microsoft Visual Studio, VMware, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Hardware-Software Debugging, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers