Missile Flight Software Engineer

General Atomics; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Missile Flight Software Engineer to join the Flight Software Design Engineering group. The role focuses on embedded software development for real-time flight systems and integration of new avionics components within the CPS program.

The engineer will work in a DevOps culture, contribute to software architecture, test methodologies, and collaborate with external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in engineering or related technical field with progressive experience.
• Experience programming in C/C++ is required.
• Experience with Git version control is required.
• Embedded software development for real-time systems is required.
• Desirable: MISRA or AUTOSAR coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement the software development lifecycle for CPS program.
• Develop embedded software for real-time flight systems.
• Write device drivers for RTOS and integrate new avionics components.
• Assist with HWIL test assets and software test fixtures.
• Support system-level hardware testing with assembly, integration, and test teams.
• Architect and implement software test methodologies.
• Act as technical lead for software tasks and contribute to architecture.
• Coordinate with external partners to meet program objectives.
• Travel periodically for integration and flight tests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

C/C++

OO programming

Git

Embedded software

RTOS experience

Python scripting

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Green Hills INTEGRITY

MATLAB

Python

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.

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 for a Missile Flight Software Engineer within our Flight Software Design Engineering group. In this role, you will provide remote support to the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Navigation, Guidance, and Control (NGC) group responsible for the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program. This opportunity, based in Huntsville, AL, will focus on embedded software development activities that enable the integration of new capabilities, algorithms, and avionics devices. Our established DevOps culture enables staff to contribute to all areas of software design, development, and testing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the software development lifecycle process for the CPS program
• Develop embedded software for highly reliable real-time flight systems
• Write device drivers for real-time operating systems; enable integration of new avionics components
• Assist with software development associated with software test fixtures such as Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) test assets
• Support system-level hardware testing including participation on-console with Assembly, Integration, and Test teams
• Architect and implement software test methodologies
• Act as technical lead for software tasks
• Contribute to software architecture design and development
• Coordinate and collaborate with external program partners to meet program-level objectives and achievements
• Periodic travel may be required to support system-level integration testing and flight test activities. Trip durations can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on assigned roles and responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Experience programming in C/C++ is required.
• Experience in object-oriented programming is required.
• Experience with Git required.
• The ability to occasionally travel is required.
• Experience in embedded software development is required.
• Experience developing real-time operating systems is desired.
• Applications experience with real-time embedded software engineering at the hardware level, including I/O driver software, interrupt service routines, and networking protocols is desired.
• Familiarity with the Greenhills INTEGRITY® Real-time Operating System is desired.
• Experience with Matlab, Python, Powershell or other scripting languages desired.
• Experience with MISRA or AUTOSAR coding standards is desired.
• Lab experience with use of common digital debugging tools (e.g. oscilloscopes, logic probes, and logic analyzers) is desired.
• Experience with software unit, integration, and functional testing is desired.
• Experience with Google Test is desired.
• Experience in the application of software engineering standards is desired.
• The ability to collaborate and contribute as a member of a multi-disciplinary team is desired.
• Proven strong written and verbal communication skills are desired.
• Technical task leadership experience is desired.
• 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.
• Active DoD or DoE clearance required with the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance. Active DoD Top Secret security clearance is preferred.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 116,480 - 208,505