Senior C++ Systems Software Engineer (DoD Clearance)

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 128,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, seeks a software engineer to design and develop C++ infrastructure and services for DoD-focused aerospace systems.

The role stresses unit/integration testing, documentation, and strict compliance with software quality standards. The position requires strong C++ and Linux skills, experience with multi-threaded applications, and the ability to collaborate with domain experts while maintaining security requirements across the software

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree and progressive software development experience as described.
• Experience with C++ application development, OOP, socket programming, and Linux.
• Knowledge of GitLab, Git and SCM tools, scripting languages, and embedded software.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them in evolving environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; DoD security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop C++ infrastructure and services.
• Perform unit and integration testing; maintain docs; ensure quality and compliance.
• Evaluate integration of software with the computing environment.
• Communicate with domain experts, users, and management throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to planning of application development and deployment.
• Work independently and as part of a team; follow procedures for safety.
• Observe all laws and regulations; handle sensitive information appropriately.

Skills

C++ development

Object-oriented programming

Socket programming

Linux development

Multi-threading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

PhD in Computer Science or related

Tools

Git

GitLab

SCM tools

Bash

Python

Embedded SW development

SoC

Xilinx SDK

PetaLinux

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, seeks a software engineer to design and develop C++ infrastructure and services for DoD-focused aerospace systems.

The role stresses unit/integration testing, documentation, and strict compliance with software quality standards. The position requires strong C++ and Linux skills, experience with multi-threaded applications, and the ability to collaborate with domain experts while maintaining security requirements across the software