General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Software Developer VII

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in computer science or related field, with extensive software development experience (10-15 years)
  • Deep expertise in software development concepts and application of new principles
  • Proven project and program leadership skills, capable of organizing and coordinating complex workloads
  • Ability to innovate and resolve complex problems in software development
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across departments and with stakeholders
  • Demonstrated customer-focused approach, with experience in generating innovative software solutions
  • Self-directed and capable of thriving in team environments, with flexibility for extended hours
  • Eligibility for DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and advise on technical objectives for software user requirements
  • Oversee end-user, system level, and data management software development
  • Create detailed long-range implementation plans for software solutions
  • Coordinate the deployment of enterprise applications, ensuring resource availability
  • Manage maintenance of enterprise solutions, ensuring they are updated and viable
  • Envision future applications in light of advancements in technology
  • Represent projects and advise on enterprise software issues to management and customers
  • Generate additional revenue sources and manage certain programs
  • Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Adhere to applicable laws and safety regulations during operations.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for leadership and project management
  • Access to innovative technologies and software development practices
  • Dynamic work environment with evolving challenges
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Potential for professional development and growth within the field.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

With consultative direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in determining and pursuing courses of action necessary to design, develop and/or modify enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications to achieve predetermined long- range goals and objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide leadership and act as an advisor for determining technical objectives for user requirements and specifications and plan for enterprise software development within the broader organizational scope.
  • Software development encompasses end-user, system level, and data management applications,
  • Formulate detailed long-range plans for the implementation of software solutions including language, coding, platform, resource requirements, testing, and documentation.
  • Plan and coordinate the deployment of enterprise applications including cross-platform compliance while insuring the availability of necessary resources.
  • Plan and coordinate the maintenance of enterprise solutions including debugging, maintenance, and updating to ensure viability in an evolving environment.
  • Plan for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
  • Serve as project and/or program spokesperson; act as an advisor to management and customers on enterprise software matters, communicate with the software developer group(s), and publish and present technical papers.
  • Responsible for generating additional sources of revenue and may have program management responsibilities.
  • Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

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; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Must have a detailed and extensive expertise of software development concepts, principles, and theory and have applied that knowledge in the development of new principles and concepts.
  • Demonstrated project and/or program leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established project deadlines or milestones.
  • Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be an expert in one or more areas of software development.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
  • Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced software development problems.
  • Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
  • Able to work extended hours as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

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
Founded
1955

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