General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Software Developer VIII

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in computer science or related field, with significant software development experience (13-18+ years depending on degree)
  • Proven leadership in developing solutions to complex technical challenges
  • Expertise in championing new concepts and serving as a spokesperson for those ideas
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach
  • Willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Advise on technical objectives for software user requirements and specifications
  • Oversee the development of end-user, system level, and data management software applications
  • Plan long-range software implementation strategies covering coding, platforms, and documentation
  • Direct the deployment of enterprise applications ensuring resource availability
  • Maintain and update enterprise solutions, ensuring adaptability to technological changes
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for projects and programs
  • Consult with management and customers on enterprise software issues, publishing technical papers

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Support for ongoing education
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Potential for job growth in a leadership role
  • Collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
Job Summary

With limited management oversight, this position, serving as a recognized authority, conceptualizes and articulates innovative courses of action necessary to design, develop and/or modify enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications to achieve long-range goals and objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Acts 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.
  • Advises on the planning and oversight of long-range plans for the implementation of software solutions including language, coding, platform, resource requirements, testing, and documentation.
  • Directs the deployment of enterprise applications including cross-platform compliance while ensuring the availability of necessary resources.
  • Develops and deploys the maintenance of enterprise solutions including debugging, maintenance, and updating to ensure viability in an evolving environment.
  • Plans for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
  • Serves as the primary project and/or program spokesperson.
  • Acts as an advisor to management and customers on enterprise software matters, communicates with the software developer group(s), and publishes and presents technical papers.
  • Responsible for generating additional sources of revenue and may have program management responsibilities.
  • Acts in an advisory or leadership role directing the work of others.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Performs 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; eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, sixteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Has demonstrated leadership ability by directing/developing the solution(s) to highly technical and complex problems.
  • Must possess the ability to champion the development of new concepts and principles and serve as an expert spokesperson on those concepts and principles.
  • Must also possess excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, be customer focused, and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
  • Able to work extended hours and travel 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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