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General Atomics · 2 months ago

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Huntsville Alabama

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. The Senior Flight Software Engineer will develop requirements, design, implement, integrate, and test missile related embedded systems as part of a missile system development program in Huntsville, AL.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assess and/or develop requirements, and design, implement, integrate and test work products

Responsible for direct hands-on development of software in support of real-time and embedded missile related systems

Collaborates daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams

Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required

Support development, review, and editing of technical documents as required

Performs other duties as assigned or required

We operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off

Qualification

Embedded software developmentEmbedded C/C++ programmingMissile avionics flight codeRTOS experienceCustom hardwareVisual Studio IDETechnical task leadershipCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

US citizenship is required

Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Active Secret DoD security clearance is preferred

Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related engineering field required

Strong embedded software development discipline is a required

Embedded C/C++ programming experience is required

Experience working with custom hardware, reading schematics, and working with hardware designers is required

Must be a resourceful 'self-starter' capable of researching details of target processor hardware and interfaces

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals

Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment

Must be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success