Senior Embedded Software Engineer

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a senior software team lead to drive embedded control-system software development in a mission-critical environment. You will plan requirements, guide development, oversee testing, and assign technical work to engineers in a fast-paced program.

The role requires a strong background in C, C++, C#, and Python with testing automation, plus deep knowledge of embedded/RTOS systems and the ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical degree required with 12+ years (BS), 10+ years (MS), or 7+ years (PhD).
• Experience leading software teams and proficiency in C, C++, C#, and Python testing automation.
• Embedded and RTOS knowledge with ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software team developing embedded control-system software, including planning requirements, development, testing, and technical work assignments.
• Investigate and resolve complex engineering issues, document and present findings, train team members, and communicate with project leadership and customers.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

Software Team Leadership

C

C++

C#

Python

WPF

Real-Time Operating Systems

Linux

VxWorks

FreeRTOS

Software Testing and Automation

Hardware-Software Debugging

Control Systems

System Integration

Oscilloscopes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Lead a software team developing embedded control-system software, including planning requirements, development, testing, and technical work assignments. Investigate and resolve complex engineering issues, document and present findings, train team members, and communicate with project leadership and customers.

Requirements: Requires a relevant engineering or technical degree and at least 12 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 10 years with a master's degree, or 7 years with a PhD. Candidates need software leadership experience, proficiency in C, C++, and C#, Python testing automation experience, embedded and real-time systems knowledge, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Key Skills: Embedded Software Development, Software Team Leadership, C, C++, C#, Python, WPF, Real-Time Operating Systems, Linux, VxWorks, FreeRTOS, Software Testing and Automation, Hardware-Software Debugging, Control Systems, System Integration, Oscilloscopes