General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer III

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related engineering field required.
  • 4+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 2+ years with a Master's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Strong embedded software development experience required.
  • Embedded C/C++ programming experience is essential.
  • Experience with custom hardware and reading schematics is a must.
  • Resourceful self-starter capable of researching target processor hardware.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; active clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and develop technical requirements for missile systems.
  • Design, implement, integrate, and test missile-related embedded software.
  • Collaborate daily with engineering teams and program management.
  • Provide technical documentation and presentations as needed.
  • Support development and review of technical documents.
  • Participate in a structured work schedule with every other Friday off.

Benefits

  • Operates on a 9x80 work schedule, granting every other Friday off.
  • A diverse workplace that encourages applicants from various backgrounds and experiences.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity within our Flight Software Design Engineering group for a Missile Flight Software Engineer to support a missile system development program in our Huntsville, AL location. This role will develop requirements, design, implement, integrate and test missile related embedded systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assess and/or develop requirements, and design, implement, integrate and test work products.
  • Responsible for direct hands-on development of software in support of real-time and embedded missile related systems.
  • Collaborates daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams.
  • Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
  • Support development, review, and editing of technical documents as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  • We operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off
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 engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering 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 engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related engineering field required.
  • Strong embedded software development discipline is a required.
  • Embedded C/C++ programming experience is required.
  • Experience working with custom hardware, reading schematics, and working with hardware designers is required.
  • Must be a resourceful "self-starter" capable of researching details of target processor hardware and interfaces.
  • Experience with RTOS, ARM, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and Linux is desired.
  • Experience with Visual Studio IDE is desired.
  • Experience with missile avionics flight code is highly desired.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success.
  • Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Active Secret DoD security clearance is preferred.

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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