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General Atomics · 9 hours ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$141K/yr - $252K/yr

13+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, specializing in electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will lead a software team in developing embedded software for control systems, ensuring timely completion of projects while applying innovative engineering solutions and providing direction to professional staff.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leads a software team to ensure timely completion of development activities, along with direct supervision of support staff and technicians

Initiates the planning of engineering projects and develops innovative designs or modifications to meet project goals

Independently performs difficult/complex engineering work with instructions as to the general expected results

Performs functional testing of embedded software and control systems by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles

Comfortable using lab equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network packet sniffers, and serial emulators to obtains test data and perform analysis

Applies technical knowledge to train others in how to analyze, investigate and resolve engineering problems

Supports operation of engineering systems, develops appropriate documentation of findings, implements solutions, and communicates results to project leadership which may include technical presentations to a wider audience

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

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

Qualification

Embedded Software DevelopmentSoftware Engineering PrinciplesControl SystemsProject LeadershipTechnical PresentationsGUI DesignEO/IR Signal ProcessingAlgorithm DesignAI/ML ApplicationNIST CybersecurityISO/IEEE/IEC StandardsDoD JSSEHDOE NQA-1Electrical & Computer Engineering LicenseDoD Security ClearanceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

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; eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, sixteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD

Must have demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones as a software lead

Have a thorough understanding of software engineering principles, coding languages, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts

General knowledge of related technical specialties such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and systems engineering

Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools, and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance

Must be able to understand new concepts quickly to apply them throughout an evolving environment and organize, schedule, and coordinate their own work assignments to meet established timetables

Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a wider audience

Expected to interface with other departments, customers, and government representatives with the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact

Must be able to work both independently and on a team

Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

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

Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required