General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Cleared Software Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree, masters degree, or PhD in computer science or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of software development experience with a bachelor's degree, or 2+ years with a master's degree.
  • Strong foundation in mathematics, computer networking, and data exchange formats.
  • Experience developing Java applications in production environments.
  • Familiarity with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes deployments.
  • Proficiency in software development within Linux environments.
  • Understanding of software engineering principles including Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Java applications for battlefield and geospatial data management.
  • Research and implement new software concepts for situational awareness.
  • Maintain and update existing capabilities in AWS and customer facilities.
  • Create test scripts and frameworks for functionality verification.
  • Effectively communicate with customers and engineering teams in secure settings.
  • Ensure strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Adhere to laws and regulations relevant to business operations.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology in national security.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams and receive recognition for contributions.
  • Engagement in impactful projects that enhance battlefield situational awareness.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

GA Intelligence is looking for a Cleared Software Engineer to join our Solutions Intelligence Department to design, develop and deploy novel tracking, data fusion and geospatial data management products for Intelligence Community and Department of Defense partners. Solutions Intelligence engineers distill complex, high-volume, multi-domain data feeds into sophisticated visualizations, as well as orchestrate and optimize data flows for improved battlefield situational awareness, analysis, command and control. Our rapidly growing suite of federal products are used by thousands of intelligence analysts and military personnel around the globe to counter new and emerging threats to national security. This position will focus on extending key software capabilities into "edge" environments, pushing compute and storage closer to the sources of data.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design and develop enterprise-wide Java applications for battlefield command and control, geospatial data management, exploitation, visualization, and analysis
  • Research and develop new software processing concepts for situational awareness and battlefield optimization
  • Maintain existing capabilities deployed to customer facilities and AWS cloud environments
  • Develop test scripts and frameworks to verify functionality and produce high quality software deliverables
  • Communicate effectively with customers, management, and other engineering teams in secure environments
  • Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
  • 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.
  • Strong foundation in mathematics, computer networking, communication protocols, and/or data exchange formats.
  • Experience developing Java code in production environments.
  • Experience with AWS-hosted environments, Docker containerization and execution through Kubernetes.
  • Experience with helm and helmfile deployments in a Kubernetes environment.
  • Experience with software development in Linux.
  • An understanding of formal software engineering principles including design, documentation, ticketing systems, version control and Agile methodologies.
  • Ability to troubleshoot unusual and/or novel system setups in a deployed scenario.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
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Founded
1955

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