Associate Software Developer

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.

Under general supervision and with regular review, this position researches, designs, develops and/or modifies enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications. They will contribute in planning of application development and deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. The role will evaluate integration of software applications with the overall computing environment. They will be responsible for documentation, testing, maintenance, and software updates. The selected will communicate with domain experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development includes end-user, system level, and data management applications,
• Formulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions. In addition to program design this includes determining language, platform, and resource requirements.
• Implementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation.
• Deployment of applications across the enterprise including cross- platform compliance and insuring availability of necessary resources.
• Code maintenance including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.
• Assist in planning for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
• Communicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community
• 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 in computer science, information systems or related discipline May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have an understanding of embedded systems concepts; bare-metal and real-time operating system architectures, preemption, multitasking, compilers, computer processor architectures and memory management.
• Proficiency with C/C++ programming language is required
• Proficiency with Python is highly desired
• Must have a basic 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.
• Good communication, computer and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a internal audience.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Real-time systems, fault-tolerant systems, control systems, motor control, power electronics
• Reading and understanding electrical schematics and datasheets
• Embedded communications: SPI, I2C, USART, CANbus, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553
• Ethernet networks and protocols
• Development tools and electronic test equipment including in-circuit debuggers/emulators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators
• Software configuration management tools, such as subversion or git, as well as defect tracking tools, and peer review
• Formal software development and test processes