About this role
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.
This position within Avionics Software is responsible for developing real-time embedded software for Remotely Piloted Aircraft. Avionics software applications include distributed real-time fault-tolerant control architectures, electro-mechanical control systems, engine and propulsion system management, power electronics, control networks, datalinks, and other aircraft subsystems and related support equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software for flight-critical real-time embedded systems in accordance with appropriate development processes and standards
- Communicate with subject matter experts, cross-functional teams, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle
- Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
- Perform other duties as assigned
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 in computer science, information systems or related discipline May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Technical, communication, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results
- The ability to work both independently and on a team is essential
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
Desirable Technical Knowledge and Experience
- Programing languages: C (essential), C++, Python (desired)
- Embedded systems concepts; preemption, multitasking, bare-metal and real-time operating system architectures, compilers, computer processor architectures and memory management
- Real-time systems, fault-tolerant systems, control systems, motor control, power electronics
- Reading and understanding electrical schematics and datasheets
- Embedded communications: SPI, I2C, USART, CANbus, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553
- Network communication and management protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, ARP, SNMP)
- Audio and video processing and communications
- Development tools and electronic test equipment including in-circuit debuggers/emulators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators
- Software configuration management tools, such as subversion or git, as well as defect tracking tools, and peer review
- Requirements-based software verification at the unit, integration, and system level
- Automated software testing tools and continuous integration