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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 hour ago

Avionics Software Engineering Manager

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

11+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an Avionics Software Engineering Manager to oversee the design, development, and modification of real-time embedded software applications while managing project phases and leading a team of software developers.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

This position serves as a software engineering manager and exercises considerable latitude in determining and pursuing courses of action necessary to design, develop and/or modify real-time embedded software applications

Manages all phases of assigned engineering project(s) from inception through completion, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones

Provide technical direction and manage the work assignments of software leadership staff and software developers on the team. Oversees work output for consistency, accuracy, and adherence to development processes and standards

Manage real-time embedded software development within the broader organizational scope. Ensure alignment with predetermined long-range goals and objectives determined by the organization

Formulate detailed long-range plans for the execution of major software programs, including proposal support, estimation, planning, staffing, and cross-functional coordination while accounting for organizational or programmatic constraints

Manage detailed long-range plans for the implementation of software solutions including language, coding, platform, resource requirements, testing, and documentation

Plan and manage the deployment of real-time embedded software applications, including cross-platform compliance while ensuring the availability of necessary resources

Plan and manage the maintenance of real-time embedded software solutions, including debugging, maintenance, and updates to ensure viability in an evolving environment

Independently plan for future applications based on new developments in computer technology

Serve as project and/or program spokesperson; act as an independent advisor to executive management, program management, and external customers on software matters

Develop executable plans based on strategic direction from executive management, program management, and customers. Flow direction down to subordinate leadership and software developer group(s)

Provide leadership and act as an advisor for determining technical objectives for user requirements and specifications

Oversee and promote the career development of individuals on the team. Provide ongoing guidance for employee growth across a wide spectrum of technical and leadership responsibilities

Oversee and promote the career development of future leaders on the team, with a focus on developing future software technical leaders, team leaders, and supervisors

Manage team staffing levels in accordance with current and projected demand

Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Perform 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

Qualification

Software managementEmbedded systemsC/C++ programmingReal-time systemsSoftware configuration managementFormal software processesProject leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex software engineering experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education

Software management experience is required

Must have a detailed and extensive expertise of software development concepts, principles, and theory and have applied that knowledge in the development of new principles and concepts

Demonstrated project and/or program leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established project deadlines or milestones

Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be an expert in one or more areas of software development

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives

Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced software development problems. Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment

Able to work extended hours as required

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DoD security clearance is required

Preferred

Embedded systems concepts; preemption, multitasking, bare-metal and real-time operating system architectures, compilers, computer processor architectures and memory management

Programing languages: C/C++ (essential), Python (desired)

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

Ethernet networks and protocols, 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

Formal software development and test processes; RTCA DO-178C and related standards