Lead Embedded Systems Engineer – High-Impact R&D

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Rancho Bernardo, CA, seeks a Senior Embedded Lead Engineer to spearhead embedded C/C++, Linux-based development, and real-time controls for HEL systems and advanced sensors.

You will guide architecture across microcontrollers and flight computers, develop Linux tools in C/C++ and Python, and ensure rigorous design reviews while coordinating with hardware and software teams.

Qualifications

• DoD Top Secret clearance required or eligible.
• Embedded C/C++ development and real-time control experience.
• Experience with digital interfaces and sensors integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software architecture across MCUs, SoCs, and flight computers.
• Develop Linux-based tools in C/C++ and Python for test automation.
• Oversee hardware/software co-design with firmware verification.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux

Python

Digital design

Embedded controls

PCB design awareness

VHDL/ FPGA familiarity

Communication

Project leadership

System architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Altium

PADS

SPICE

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Rancho Bernardo, CA, seeks a Senior Embedded Lead Engineer to spearhead embedded C/C++, Linux-based development, and real-time controls for HEL systems and advanced sensors.

You will guide architecture across microcontrollers and flight computers, develop Linux tools in C/C++ and Python, and ensure rigorous design reviews while coordinating with hardware and software teams.