General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer VI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $100K — $130K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or related field; progressive experience required.
  • US citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; active clearance preferred.
  • Strong embedded software development discipline is essential.
  • Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ programming required.
  • Experience working with hardware, including reading schematics and coordination with designers necessary.
  • Experience with RTOS, ARM, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and Linux is desirable.
  • Ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts in fluid environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and assess software requirements, design, implement, integrate, and test embedded systems.
  • Hands-on software development for real-time missile systems.
  • Collaborate with engineering and program management teams on a daily basis.
  • Create documentation and deliver technical presentations as needed.
  • Assist in the development, review, and editing of technical documents.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • 9x80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology projects in the defense sector.
  • Collaborative work environment supporting engineering and program management interaction.
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.

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; 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.
  • US citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Active Secret DoD security clearance is preferred.
  • 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.
  • Experience with software unit, integration, and functional testing is 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.
  • Technical task leadership experience is desired.
  • 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.

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
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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