Flight Embedded Software Engineer

General Atomics; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Missile Flight Software Engineer to design, implement, integrate and test embedded software for missile systems on a defense program.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++ embedded development, RTOS, ARM, interfaces (I2C, SPI, Ethernet), and collaboration with engineering teams. You must be able to read schematics, work independently, and be willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering with related engineering experience.
• Strong embedded software development discipline and C/C++ programming.
• Experience with target hardware, schematics, and hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Assess and/or develop requirements, and design, implement, integrate and test work products.
• Direct hands-on development of software for real-time embedded missile systems.
• Collaborate daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams.
• Provide documentation and make technical presentations as required.
• Support development, review, and editing of technical documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned; adhere to schedule and deadlines.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

ARM

I2C

SPI

Ethernet

Linux

Missile avionics

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Job description

Job Summary

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 and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance; an active clearance is preferred.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650