Job Summary 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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Analyze user needs and requirements, develop software specifications, and contribute to software development planning within the broader organizational and program context.
- Design, implement, integrate, test, document, and maintain software applications and components.
- Develop and execute software test plans, test procedures, and test cases in collaboration with stakeholders throughout the software development life cycle.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, including issues associated with software and hardware integration.
- Debug, modify, and enhance existing software to support evolving requirements, technologies, and operational environments.
- Apply sound software engineering practices, including source control, code reviews, defect tracking, configuration management, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, hardware engineers, users, customers, and management to define requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to planning for future software applications and capabilities.
- Communicate technical information clearly to software development teams, users, management, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Protect sensitive and proprietary information in accordance with company policies and applicable security requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
- Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information system or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must be customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced software development problems.
- Must have ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of software development concepts, principles, and practices, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, testing, and documentation.
- Familiarity with operating systems RHEL and Windows.
- Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming.
- Strong familiarity with coding in C++, and Python.
- Nice to Haves/Preferred
- Experience in Object-Oriented Design, Distributed Systems, and Service-Oriented Architectures.
- Knowledge of architecting and developing full stack software in an enterprise environment.
- Experience developing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Gitlab.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as Docker and Virtual Machines.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with JAMA, and git.
- Familiarity with networking.
- Familiarity with Qt.
- Experience developing, integrating, testing, debugging, and maintaining software in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation and present results to internal audiences.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work extended hours, when required, to support program and organizational objectives.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
Clearance Required?: Desired
Clearance Level: Secret
US Citizenship Required?: Yes