Engineer III

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks a Missile Flight Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL to design, implement, and test embedded missile software. The role involves hands-on development, requirements development, and cross-functional collaboration with GA-EMS and customer teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong embedded software background, C/C++ expertise, familiarity with RTOS, ARM, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and Linux, and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Progressive engineering experience: 4+ years with a bachelor’s or 2+ years with a master’s.
• Experience with embedded software development.
• Experience with C/C++ in embedded environments.
• Experience reading schematics and working with hardware designers.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply them.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, and test requirements and design work products.
• Hands-on development of software for real-time embedded missile systems.
• Collaborate daily with GA-EMS and customer teams.
• Prepare documentation and present technical information as required.
• Review and edit technical documents as needed.
• Work extended hours to meet deadlines and travel as required.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++ programming

RTOS experience

ARM experience

Hardware interface

Communication skills

Self-starter

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Advanced degree welcomed

Tools

Visual Studio IDE

Job description

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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity within our Flight Software Design Engineering group for a Missile Flight Software Engineer to support a missile system development program in our Huntsville, AL location. This role will develop requirements, design, implement, integrate and test missile related embedded systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess and/or develop requirements, and design, implement, integrate and test work products.
• Responsible for direct hands-on development of software in support of real-time and embedded missile related systems.
• Collaborates daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• Support development, review, and editing of technical documents as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• We operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off

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 bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related engineering field required.
• Strong embedded software development discipline is a required.
• Embedded C/C++ programming experience is required.
• Experience working with custom hardware, reading schematics, and working with hardware designers is required.
• Must be a resourceful "self-starter" capable of researching details of target processor hardware and interfaces.
• Experience with RTOS, ARM, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and Linux is desired.
• Experience with Visual Studio IDE is desired.
• Experience with missile avionics flight code is highly desired.
• 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.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success.
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Active Secret DoD security clearance is preferred.