Software Developer

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Developer to join our GA-SI division. We are looking for a C/C++, Python, Software Developer who has worked in an aerospace environment to certification industry standards to join our GA-SI software team. This person will work in a team environment with experienced software developers supporting software development for embedded real time aerospace controllers.

Under general supervision with limited review, this position independently determines approaches/solutions for the design, development and/or modification of specific programs or projects for enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Involved in planning of application development and deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards on specific programs or projects.
• Performs full lifecycle software development and activities to industry standards ARP4754a and DO-178C in a team environment. Matures process for successful completion of program(s) following GA and aerospace software industry standards for commercial, military, and space applications.
• Designs and tests real time embedded software for applications across platforms, resolves software discrepancies for code maintenance including debug and performs updates in a change management controlled environment.
• Evaluates integration of software applications with the overall computing environment; responsible for documentation, testing, maintenance, and software updates.
• Communicates with domain experts, outside customers, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.
• 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 on specific programs or projects. 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 through the publishing and presentation of technical papers.
• 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 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.
• Must have a complete understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate complete understanding and application of programming and analysis concepts.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level and to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the software organization.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving software development problems.
• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Codes in object oriented C/C++, and other languages, and applies understanding of embedded software with real time operating system and Assembly for embedded and driver development.
• Aerospace industry standards experience a plus, ARP4754a, DO-178, requirements management and problem reporting tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance is required.