Senior Software & Firmware Systems Architect

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead software and firmware architecture for complex real-time embedded systems, coordinating across hardware, firmware, and software teams.

The role emphasizes MBSE with SysML/UML, end-to-end system models, verification planning, and collaboration with IPTs to meet program milestones. A TS/SCI eligible clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading real-time embedded systems projects.
• Ability to define end-to-end architectures across hardware, firmware, and software.
• Experience with SysML/UML and MBSE tools.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead software/firmware architecture and system definition.
• Collaborate with software and firmware teams to implement architecture.
• Develop verification, integration tests and documentation.
• Present technical content at reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and support program readiness.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

MBSE SysML/UML

Embedded real-time software

Architecture interfaces

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering

Tools

Linux

Windows

RTOS

Job description

General Atomics in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead software and firmware architecture for complex real-time embedded systems, coordinating across hardware, firmware, and software teams.

The role emphasizes MBSE with SysML/UML, end-to-end system models, verification planning, and collaboration with IPTs to meet program milestones. A TS/SCI eligible clearance is preferred.