Engineer VI

Overview

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high‑technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA‑EMS) designs and manufactures first‑of‑a‑kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA‑EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity within our Flight Software Design Engineering group for a Missile Flight Software Engineer to support a missile system development program in Huntsville, AL.

• Assess and/or develop requirements, and design, implement, integrate and test work products.
• Direct hands‑on development of software in support of real‑time and embedded missile‑related systems.
• Collaborate daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams.
• Provide documentation and make technical presentations as required.
• Support development, review, and editing of technical documents as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Work on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience). May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• 12+ years experience with a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years with a master’s, or 7+ years with a PhD (or equivalent).
• US citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Strong embedded software development discipline, with experience in embedded C/C++ programming.
• Experience with custom hardware, reading schematics, and working with hardware designers.
• Self‑starter capable of researching details of target processor hardware and interfaces.
• Desired: experience with RTOS, ARM, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, Linux, Visual Studio IDE, missile avionics flight code, software unit/integration/functional testing.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel as required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job  

Location:

Huntsville, Alabama

Salary: $116,480 – $208,505

Clearance Level: Secret

Travel Requirement: 0% – 25%

Full‑Time

Relocation Assistance:
Yes