Software Engineer

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. As part of GA-ASI, you’ll work on groundbreaking projects that directly support our mission to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions to our customers. 

General Atomics is seeking a Software Developer to join the team in Poway, CA. Developer will be involved in planning of application development and deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards on specific programs or projects. Responsible for documentation, testing, maintenance, and software updates. Communicates with domain experts, outside customers, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:   

• 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.  
• Formulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions on specific programs or projects. In addition to program design this includes determining language, platform, and resource requirements.  
• Implementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation.  
• Design and develop in C/C++/Python 
• Deployment of applications across the enterprise including cross-platform compliance and ensuring availability of necessary resources.  
• Code maintenance including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.  
• Assist in planning for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.  
• Communicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community through the publishing and presentation of technical papers.  
• 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.  

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or a related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a complete understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate complete understanding and application of programming and analysis concepts.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level and to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance is required.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is Chuck Callahan.