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Software Embedded Developer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Salary
Poway, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026
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 currently looking for a Software Engineer (C 17, Linux) with a degree in CS or CE to join our Mission Processing Software team group within our Mission Software Development Group in Poway, CA. As a Software Engineer for GA-ASI, you will research, design, develop and/or modify enterprise-wide end–user, system level, and data management software applications that correlate directly to the technologies that are integrated into our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and develop C 17 infrastructure and services for both high-level non-embedded (x86) and low-level embedded ARM 9 systems.
  • Use Petalinux build tools and Xilinx tools for ARM 9 systems
  • Responsible for automated unit testing, integration testing, software maintenance, and documentation and meeting software quality and compliance standards.
  • Evaluates and integrate software applications with the overall computing environment.
  • Communicates with domain experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Contributes to planning of application development and deployment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Ability to work extended hours as required
  • 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 recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

  • 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. Should have experience with the following: C 17 application development, OOP, TCP/UDP Socket programming and multi-threaded application development on Linux OS.
  • Desired skills: GitLab, Git and SCM tools, scripting languages (Bash, Python), Embedded SW development, System on chip (SoC), ZYNQ Ultrascale architecture, Xilinx SDK, PetaLinux build flow, SPI/I2C/UART/Ethernet interface, Kernel space/user space support, Bootloader, Open Source and Unit Testing Tools.
  • Must have a general understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate the ability to follow and apply the use of programming and analysis concepts.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required to interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to an internal audience.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required.


Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 87,070 - 132,963

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