Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego seeks a software lead to guide a team developing embedded control software. You will set requirements, design approaches, and supervise development, testing, and integration with hardware.

The role emphasizes leadership, complex problem solving, and collaboration with engineers and customers. Travel and extended hours may be required. A strong background in engineering and software leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or related field.
• Ability to organize, plan, and lead software projects.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and coding languages.
• Ability to interface with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Leads a software team to ensure timely completion of development activities.
• Determines project software requirements and implementation plans for embedded control systems.
• Performs difficult engineering work with minimal guidance.
• Conducts functional testing of embedded software and control systems.
• Documents findings and presents results to project leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Software engineering

Coding languages

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters degree

PhD

Tools

GUI design tools

EO/IR signal processing tools

Signal processing tools

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. 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. This software engineering position is for a software lead of a team developing embedded software for control systems. This position requires applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. The role includes the analysis, investigation, and resolution of embedded software and control system problems with limited direction or oversight. Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks which involve the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. This position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the research, design, review, development, and testing of solutions to advanced technical engineering problems. The software lead is a project leadership role providing direction to experienced professional staff to investigate issues, document findings, communicate status to project management, make technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact with customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads a software team to ensure timely completion of development activities, along with direct supervision of support staff and technicians.
• Determines project software requirements and a plan for code development within the broader organizational scope. Formulates detailed plans for the implementation of embedded control system software including programming languages, target hardware, development environment, and computing resource requirements.
• Independently performs difficult/complex engineering work with instructions as to the general expected results.
• Performs functional testing of embedded software and control systems by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Comfortable using lab equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network packet sniffers, and serial emulators to obtains test data and perform analysis.
• Applies technical knowledge to train others in how to analyze, investigate and resolve engineering problems.
• Supports operation of engineering systems, develops appropriate documentation of findings, implements solutions, and communicates results to project leadership which may include technical presentations to a wider audience.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

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; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones as a software lead. Have a thorough understanding of software engineering principles, coding languages, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts. And general knowledge of related technical specialties such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and systems engineering.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools, and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must be able to understand new concepts quickly to apply them throughout an evolving environment and organize, schedule, and coordinate their own work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a wider audience. Expected to interface with other departments, customers, and government representatives with the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team. Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Experience with GUI design for a tactical user is a plus.
• Experience with EO/IR signal processing for ISR is a plus.
• Experience with algorithm design for target tracking or motion control is a plus.
• Experience with practical application of AI/ML is a plus.Experience with NIST cybersecurity for software engineering is desired.
• Experience with ISO/IEEE/IEC standards for software and systems engineering is desired.
• Experience with DoD JSSEH for software system safety is desired.
• Experience with DOE NQA-1 for nuclear safety is desired.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance Required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 128,130 - 229,358