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Software Developer IV

Poway, CA, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $105,890.00 - 189,545.00 per year

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Skills

Surveillance
Data Management
Release Engineering
Software Architecture
Systems Engineering
Design Review
Process Improvement
Program Management
Computer Science
Information Systems
Software Development
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
Lifecycle Management
Mentorship
Real-time
Embedded Systems
Management
Collaboration
Audio Engineering
System Integration
Communication
Technical Writing
Computer Hardware
Configuration Management
Agile
DoD
Security Clearance

Surveillance
Data Management
Release Engineering
Software Architecture
Systems Engineering
Design Review
Process Improvement
Program Management
Computer Science
Information Systems
Software Development
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
Lifecycle Management
Mentorship
Real-time
Embedded Systems
Management
Collaboration
Audio Engineering
System Integration
Communication
Technical Writing
Computer Hardware
Configuration Management
Agile
DoD
Security Clearance

Summary

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.

General Atomics is seeking a seasoned Software Developer to join the team in Poway, CA. Your work will directly support flight and mission-critical capabilities deployed in complex operational environments, contributing to technologies that have meaningful real-world impact.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development includes end-user, system level, and data management applications.
Coordinate development activities across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
Support planning and execution of software releases across multiple system or customer configurations.
Ensure engineering work aligns with configuration management processes, release procedures, and quality standards.
Provide technical oversight of software architecture, implementation approaches, and integration strategies.
Coordinate cross-functional activities with systems engineering, test, integration labs, and program management.
Support software integration and troubleshooting within lab, simulation, and operational environments.
Participate in technical reviews including design reviews, code reviews, and test readiness reviews.
Evaluate and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency, quality, and delivery reliability.
Act as the primary point of contact for external engineering teams, program management, and customers within assigned projects.
Support program execution needs, including schedule-driven integration or release activities.

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 degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Strong understanding of software engineering principles including system architecture, modular design, integration, and lifecycle management.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor software engineers and coordinate technical work across a development team.
Experience developing software for complex integrated systems (e.g., distributed systems, real-time systems, embedded platforms, or hardware-software integrated environments).
Ability to organize, schedule, and manage technical work across multiple concurrent efforts with competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical approaches, make sound engineering decisions, and resolve complex system-level problems.
Experience supporting software integration, verification, and test activities across lab, simulation, or operational environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and formal engineering reviews.
Capability to serve as a primary technical point of contact for assigned software scope.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a structured development environment.
Experience supporting configuration-controlled software delivery within integrated lab or operational environments (e.g., simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, or fielded systems), including formal configuration management and traceable, baselined releases across multiple system configurations.
Willingness to support program execution needs, including extended hours during integration or release milestones when required.
Familiar with Agile software development principles.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance required.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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Position Id: 47793aab3ec21b816c3599f46a0aa62f
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