General Atomics · 4 months ago
Firmware System Integration Engineer
San Diego California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $171K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a Firmware System Integration Engineer to perform integration and testing of software and firmware with hardware, support design and development of prototype systems, and collaborate with engineering staff on various program matters.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performing integration and testing of software and firmware with hardware in the loop and fully integrated systems
Supports design and development of prototype systems through design, integration, and test
Provides adaptable support to the systems engineering organization. Responsibilities may include direct program systems engineering support, proposal development, or support to internal development tasks
Development of plans and procedures for integration and test
Collaborate with all levels of program and engineering staff on design, integration and test matters and support other teams/disciplines as necessary
Support program design and readiness reviews
Supports operation of engineering systems and documents any problems
Opportunities will arise to support internal development and new business opportunities
Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems
Troubleshoot conflicting assembly and integration issues including resolving requirements with testability issues
Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required
May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects
Interface with customers during design development, assembly, integration, verification and validation of the program
Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff
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
Qualification
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; 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 engineering experience in lieu of education
Experience with assembly, integration and test for space payloads
Software or firmware development and/or integration background with development and prototype systems
Experience with communication protocols such as RS422, I2C, GigE, SPI, TCP, UDP, etc
Experience in developing in Python, C, C++, and/or MATLAB languages
Experience with working on Linux based systems
Understanding of integration techniques and considerations. Ability to assist or perform alone functional testing, data capture etc
Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership
Experience developing an assembly, integration and test plan and test procedures for a system which will undergo verification and validation
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, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals
Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems
Familiarity with digital engineering and toolsets including SysML-based enterprise and performance evaluation tools
Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment. Able to work extended hours as required
Able to obtain a Secret and/or Top Secret clearance
Preferred
Experience in design development of optical and/or laser systems
Experience working with MagicDraw, DOORS, Confluence, Teams and JIRA
Has experience as an Integrated Product Team Lead
Has prototype development experience
A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium
Previous experience working with the Department Of Defense
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided?
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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