Software Developer VIII

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced software leader to define objectives and coordinate the development of enterprise-wide applications.

You will oversee end-user, system-level, and data management software efforts while shaping long-range plans and ensuring secure, scalable deployments. The role requires strong communication, executive-level collaboration, and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, information systems or related field with progressive software development experience.
• Leadership demonstrated by directing/developing solutions to highly technical problems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define technical objectives for user requirements and plan enterprise software development.
• Oversee end-user, system-level, and data management applications.
• Guide long-range plans for software solutions including language, platform, resources, testing, and docs.
• Lead deployment of cross-platform enterprise applications and ensure resource availability.
• Represent the project publicly as spokesperson and advise management and customers on software matters.

Skills

Leadership

Software development

Communication

Self-initiative

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

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.

With limited management oversight, this position, serving as a recognized authority, conceptualizes and articulates innovative courses of action necessary to design, develop and/or modify enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications to achieve long-range goals and objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as an advisor for determining technical objectives for user requirements and specifications and plan for enterprise software development within the broader organizational scope.
• Software development encompasses end-user, system level, and data management applications.
• Advises on the planning and oversight of long-range plans for the implementation of software solutions including language, coding, platform, resource requirements, testing, and documentation.
• Directs the deployment of enterprise applications including cross-platform compliance while ensuring the availability of necessary resources.
• Develops and deploys the maintenance of enterprise solutions including debugging, maintenance, and updating to ensure viability in an evolving environment.
• Plans for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
• Serves as the primary project and/or program spokesperson.
• Acts as an advisor to management and customers on enterprise software matters, communicates with the software developer group(s), and publishes and presents technical papers.
• Responsible for generating additional sources of revenue and may have program management responsibilities.
• Acts in an advisory or leadership role directing the work of others.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs 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 related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, sixteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Has demonstrated leadership ability by directing/developing the solution(s) to highly technical and complex problems.
• Must possess the ability to champion the development of new concepts and principles and serve as an expert spokesperson on those concepts and principles.
• Must also possess excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, be customer focused, and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.