General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.We currently have an exciting opportunity within our Flight Software Design Engineering group for a Missile Flight Software Engineer to provide on-site support to the Sandia National Labs (SNL) Navigation Guidance & Control (NGC) group responsible for the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program. This opportunity in Albuquerque, NM will focus on embedded software development activities enabling the integration of new capabilities, algorithms, and avionics devices. The established DevOps culture enables staff to contribute to all areas of software design, development, and test.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement the software development lifecycle process for the CPS program
Develop embedded software for highly reliable real-time flight systems
Write device drivers for real-time operating systems; enable integration of new avionics components
Assist with software development associated with software test fixtures such as Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) test assets
Support system-level hardware testing including participation on-console with Assembly, Integration, and Test teams
Architect and implement software test methodologies
Act as technical lead for software tasks
Contribute to software architecture design and development
Coordinate and collaborate with external program partners to meet program-level objectives and achievements
Periodic travel may be required to support system-level integration testing and flight test activities. Trip durations can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on assigned roles and responsibilities.
Performs 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.44209Job Qualifications:
Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
Ability of obtaining a TS/SCI clearance is required.
Experience programming in C/C is required.
Experience in object-oriented programming is required.
The ability to occasionally travel is required.
Experience in embedded software development at the application layer is desired.
Experience developing for real-time operating systems is desired.
Applications experience with real-time embedded software engineering at the hardware level, including I/O driver software, interrupt service routines, and networking protocols is desired.
Familiarity with the Greenhills INTEGRITY® Real-time Operating System is desired.
Lab experience with use of common digital debugging tools (e.g. oscilloscopes, logic probes, and logic analyzers) is desired.
Experience with software unit, integration, and functional testing is desired.
Experience in the application of software engineering standards is desired.
The ability to collaborate and contribute as a member of a multi-disciplinary team is desired.
Proven strong written and verbal communication skills is desired.
Technical task leadership experience is desired.
#FJSalary: $105,800 - $189,388 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Yes Clearance Level Secret Workstyle OnsiteGeneral Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v20/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.
