Software Developer V

Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

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.

• This position serves as a supervisor and exercises considerable latitude in determining and pursuing courses of action necessary to design, develop and/or modify end-user, system level, and data management software applications to achieve predetermined long‑range goals and objectives.
• 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 ensuring availability of necessary resources.
• Assist in planning and coordinating the maintenance of enterprise solutions including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.
• Plan for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
• Provide direction to less experienced developers.
• 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. May assist in the development of additional sources of revenue.
• 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. Other duties assigned as required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Engineering

Travel Percentage

Required:

0% – 25%

Full‑Time/Part‑Time:
Full‑Time

Clearance Level Secret

Pay Range Low 116,480

Pay Range High 208,505

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s 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 bachelor’s degree, seven or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have extensive expertise in software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate extensive technical expertise and application of programming and analysis concepts.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Customer‑focused; formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced software development problems. Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

US Citizenship Required Yes

Experience Level Supervisory

Workstyle Hybrid

General Atomics