What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Flight Software Engineer position at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to design, develop, and enhance UAV autopilot software. As part of GA-ASI, you’ll work on groundbreaking projects that directly support our mission to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions to our customers. This position independently determines approaches/solutions for the design, development and/or modifications of embedded software. This position collaborates with domain experts, users, and management throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Qualifications
Salary range: 105,890 - 189,545
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to design, develop, and enhance UAV autopilot software. As part of GA-ASI, you’ll work on groundbreaking projects that directly support our mission to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions to our customers. This position independently determines approaches/solutions for the design, development and/or modifications of embedded software. This position collaborates with domain experts, users, and management throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently determine software requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope.
- Formulate near-term plans for application development and deployment.
- Ensure software compliance standards are met for specific programs or projects.
- Evaluate the integration of software with other components.
- Manage documentation, testing, maintenance, and software updates.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Observe all laws, regulations, and applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in computer science/engineering, or related discipline and progressive software development experience: six or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, four or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or two or more years with a PhD. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Degree in computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering is highly preferred.
- Must have some experience with C and Python programming languages.
- Must have a good understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory.
- Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with closed-loop control systems, Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), and implementation in the C/C language.
- Experience with Model-Based Design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or SCADE is highly desired.
- Experience with DO-178 processes and high-level rigor development.
- Familiarity with aviation systems and fixed-wing aircraft.
- Familiarity with VectorCAST
- Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance is required.
Salary range: 105,890 - 189,545
Salary : $105,890 - $189,545