Software Lead Architect

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. We are seeking a Software Engineer (C++ 17, Linux) with a degree in CS or CE to join our Mission Processing Software team within the Mission Software Development Group in Poway, CA.

As a Software Engineer for GA-ASI, you will research, design, develop and/or modify enterprise-wide end–user, system level, and data management software applications that correlate directly to the technologies integrated into our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

• Design and develop C++ 17 infrastructure and services for x86 and ARM 9 systems.
• Use Petalinux build tools for ARM 9 systems.
• Responsible for unit testing, integration testing, software maintenance, and documentation and meeting software quality and compliance standards.
• Evaluate integration of software applications with the overall computing environment.
• Communicate with domain experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to planning of application development and deployment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• 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.

Note:

This description reflects responsibilities and expectations for the role and may be amended as needed.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows: twelve or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, ten or more years with a master’s degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with C++ 17 application development, OOP, TCP/UDP socket programming, and multi-threaded application development on Linux OS.
• Desired skills:
  Git Lab, Git and SCM tools, scripting languages (Bash, Python), Embedded software development, System on Chip (SoC), Zynq Ultrascale architecture, Xilinx SDK, Peta Linux build flow, SPI/I2C/UART/Ethernet interfaces, Kernel space/user space support, Boot loader, Open Source and Unit Testing Tools.
• General understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory; ability to follow and apply programming and analysis concepts.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment and to organize work to meet established timetables.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with other professionals, produce documentation, and present results to an internal audience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.