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General Atomics · 1 day ago

Software Developer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $133K/yr

2+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a Software Developer to join their GA-Energy Division, where the role involves developing and maintaining software for fusion energy science research.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain real-time plasma control, data acquisition and analysis software in support of fusion energy science research for the DIII-D National Fusion Facility and domestic and foreign collaborators

Develop software interfaces to various types of hardware used for control, data acquisition and real-time networking

Maintain and upgrade in-house archive and retrieval libraries used to manage and store raw experimental data collected from DIII-D diagnostic systems

Support maintenance of existing and development of new control algorithms written in the C programming language along with all underlying infrastructure software and libraries

Participate in full software development life cycle including code design, implementation, peer review, testing, documentation, deployment and support

Determine requirements/approaches/solutions for projects for enterprise software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development encompasses end-user, system level, and data management applications

Formulate detailed plans and implements software solutions including language, coding, platform, resource requirements, testing and documentation for a wide variety of applications including scientific simulation, large-scale data management, and scientific analysis

Implementation of enterprise applications including coding, testing, and documentation with cross-platform compliance

Code maintenance of enterprise solutions including debugging and updating to ensure viability in an evolving environment

Assist in planning for future applications based on new developments in computer technology. Responsibilities including network programming, application development & testing, user support, and long-term design & planning of future computational capability for the DIII-D National Fusion Facility

Communicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community through the publishing and presentation of technical papers

The successful applicant will join an IT group supporting several large scientific projects and thus requires a person with initiative and willingness to take on responsibility for development tasks, and proactively assist the scientific users with their needs

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

C/C++LinuxSoftware DevelopmentPythonSQLReal-Time Operating SystemsControl SystemsCommunicationTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in computer science, information systems or related discipline and two or more years progressive software development experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Must have a complete understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate complete understanding and application of programming and analysis concepts

Experience in C/C++, OO programming/analysis/design, and code optimization

Experience in the Linux environment including tools for debugging, profiling and version control

Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with others

Ability to effectively support the end user in a large group environment

Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level and to provide solutions to a range of highly complex technical problems

Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required