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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 week ago

Software Systems Computer Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$63K/yr - $106K/yr

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Software Systems / Computer Engineer to design and develop software for Ground Control Stations, focusing on system level design, user requirements, and implementation.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform computer system level design of the Ground Control Stations (GCS) controls for GA-ASI UAV systems

Develop new designs or modifications of existing systems as required to meet project goals. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results

Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software and scripting development within the broader organizational scope. Software development includes end-user, system level, and data management applications

Implementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation

Work with other GCS computers and networks team members to define system design requirements, planning of application development and deployment

Produce documentation for code development, computer system specifications, system set up procedures and interface control documents

Design and Develop software tools to aid GCS computers and networks team

Assist in planning for future applications and scripts based on new developments in computer technology

Understand, communicate, and apply new concepts quickly. Must be able to work independently or on a team and with the ability to lead a project

Communicate and produce documentation with MS Office based computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, Power Point and Project

Qualification

C++17 developmentTCP/UDP Socket ProgrammingCyber Security hardeningPython scriptingVirtual EnvironmentsEffective communicationTeamworkDocumentation skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have a general understanding of software development and engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required to interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to an internal audience

Must be able to work both independently and on a team

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

Preferred

Familiarity and Experience supporting Virtual Environments a plus. (VMware, Proxmox, Linux [KVM], Windows [Hyper-V] and Docker [Containers].)

Should have experience with the following: C++17 application development, TCP/UDP Socket Programming, JavaScript/NodeJS programming, Python scripting, Bash scripting, PowerShell scripting

Experience with Cyber Security hardening of both Windows and Linux Operating Systems, Automation, Scripting skills and experience using Nessus and SCAP a plus