General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Software Developer IV

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $120K — $150K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in computer science, information systems, or related discipline.
  • 6+ years of software development experience with a Bachelor's, 4+ with a Master's, or 2+ with a PhD; equivalent experience accepted.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles and lifecycle management.
  • Experience with complex integrated systems development (distributed, real-time, embedded systems).
  • Proficient in organizing and managing technical work across multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated ability in technical decision-making and problem-solving within software engineering.
  • Strong communication skills for technical documentation and interaction with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Determine user requirements and plan for software development.
  • Coordinate activities across the Software Development Lifecycle.
  • Support software release planning and execution for multiple customers.
  • Ensure alignment of engineering work with quality standards and procedures.
  • Provide oversight for software architecture and integration strategies.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with other engineering disciplines.
  • Support software integration and troubleshooting in various environments.

Benefits

  • Engage in projects that have a direct impact on mission-critical technologies.
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor software engineers.
  • Work within a collaborative, structured development environment.
  • Potential for working with cutting-edge technology in complex integrated systems.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

General Atomics is seeking a seasoned Software Developer to join the team in Poway, CA. Your work will directly support flight and mission-critical capabilities deployed in complex operational environments, contributing to technologies that have meaningful real-world impact.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development includes end-user, system level, and data management applications.
  • Coordinate development activities across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
  • Support planning and execution of software releases across multiple system or customer configurations.
  • Ensure engineering work aligns with configuration management processes, release procedures, and quality standards.
  • Provide technical oversight of software architecture, implementation approaches, and integration strategies.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities with systems engineering, test, integration labs, and program management.
  • Support software integration and troubleshooting within lab, simulation, and operational environments.
  • Participate in technical reviews including design reviews, code reviews, and test readiness reviews.
  • Evaluate and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency, quality, and delivery reliability.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external engineering teams, program management, and customers within assigned projects.
  • Support program execution needs, including schedule-driven integration or release activities.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles including system architecture, modular design, integration, and lifecycle management.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor software engineers and coordinate technical work across a development team.
  • Experience developing software for complex integrated systems (e.g., distributed systems, real-time systems, embedded platforms, or hardware-software integrated environments).
  • Ability to organize, schedule, and manage technical work across multiple concurrent efforts with competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical approaches, make sound engineering decisions, and resolve complex system-level problems.
  • Experience supporting software integration, verification, and test activities across lab, simulation, or operational environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and formal engineering reviews.
  • Capability to serve as a primary technical point of contact for assigned software scope.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a structured development environment.
  • Experience supporting configuration-controlled software delivery within integrated lab or operational environments (e.g., simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, or fielded systems), including formal configuration management and traceable, baselined releases across multiple system configurations.
  • Willingness to support program execution needs, including extended hours during integration or release milestones when required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or mission-critical software environments.
  • Experience with multi-configuration or product-line software development.
  • Experience with automated testing, build systems, or development environment provisioning.
  • Experience supporting formal software releases or customer deliveries.
  • Experience with simulation environments or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
  • Experience developing software for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or remotely piloted aircraft.
  • Experience supporting software development in accordance with DO-178 or similar certification standards.
  • Experience integrating AI-assisted development tools into team workflows while maintaining engineering rigor, configuration control, and verification of generated artifacts.
  • Prior technical lead or supervisory experience.

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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