Senior Software Developer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a Software Engineer (C++17, Linux) to join the Mission Processing Software team in Poway, CA. Design, develop and maintain enterprise software for UAS technologies and interoperable systems.

You will work on C++17 infrastructure, use Petalinux for ARM 9, and ensure software quality, testing and documentation while collaborating with domain experts and management.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors, masters or PhD in CS/CE or related, with progressive software development experience.
• Experience with C++17 application development and Linux OS.
• Strong knowledge of OOP, socket programming, and multithreading.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop C++17 infrastructure and services for x86 and ARM 9 systems.
• Use Petalinux build tools for ARM 9 systems.
• Perform unit and integration testing and documentation to meet standards.
• Evaluate software integration within the computing environment.
• Collaborate with domain experts, users and management across the lifecycle.

Skills

C++17

Linux

OOP

TCP/UDP sockets

Multithreading

Bash

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/CE or related

Tools

GitLab

Git

SCM tools

Bash

Python

Xilinx SDK

PetaLinux

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Software Engineer (C++ 17, Linux) with a degree in CS or CE to join our Mission Processing Software team group within our Mission Software Development Group in Poway, CA. As a Software Engineer for GA-ASI, you will research, design, develop and/or modify enterprise-wide end‑user, system level, and data management software applications that correlate directly to the technologies that are integrated into our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and develop C++ 17 infrastructure and services for x86 and ARM 9 systems.
• Use Petalinux build tools for ARM 9 systems
• Responsible for unit testing, integration testing, software maintenance, and documentation and meeting software quality and compliance standards.
• Evaluate integration of software applications with the overall computing environment.
• Communicate with domain experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to planning of application development and deployment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 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 computer science, information systems or a related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Should have experience with the following: C++ 17 application development, OOP, TCP/UDP Socket programming and multi-threaded application development on Linux OS.
• Desired skills: GitLab, Git and SCM tools, Sscripting languages (Bash, Python), Embedded SW development, System on chip (SoC), ZYNQ Ultrascale architecture, Xilinx SDK, PetaLinux build flow, SPI/I2C/UART/Ethernet interface, Kernel space/user space support, Bootloader, Open Source and Unit Testing Tools.
• Must have a general understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate the ability to follow and apply the use of programming and analysis concepts.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required to interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to an internal audience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 98,100 - 171,398