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Software Developer IV
Job Summary: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
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 AND 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. 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 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. • Familiar with Agile software development principles. • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance required.