Software Developer IV

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources 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.

Whether a specific satellite for a specific mission or a constellation of interconnected spacecraft, the GA-EMS Space Systems team is re-defining how customers can access the possibilities of space. GA-EMS offers modular and scalable satellite platforms backed with a history of operational flight experience to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Satellite Flight Software Developer to join our team located in Englewood, CO.

This position may be supported remotely at our facilities in:

• Englewood, CO (preferred)
• San Diego, CA
• Herndon, VA
• Boulder, CO
• Huntsville, AL

The primary role for the candidate involves C/C++ and Python software application development for embedded real-time systems. The development ranges from low-level Board Support Package (BSP) creation for our avionics solutions to Flight Software Applications executing as real-time software within our satellites.

We also have secondary roles & opportunities for C/C++ and Python ground software application development, where the ground software applications are deployed as Amazon cloud services. These applications provide capabilities for the command and control of our satellites and satellite operations. This position will involve leadership of a small development team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Opportunity to learn technical leadership of small development teams, which involves leading and mentoring junior engineers on software development and delivery of software products.
• Perform the technical objectives within the software development life cycle (Requirements, Design, Implementation, Test) phases.
• Ensure that General Atomics processes are properly followed.
• Work with the team on software solutions to support the planned product delivery.

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

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 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.
• Cost Account Management: Proven experience in Cost Account Management.
• Software Development Expertise: Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming languages.
• Embedded Software Development: Experience with embedded software and real-time applications (e.g., real-time Linux or VxWorks).
• Software Development Life Cycle: Familiarity with the full software development life cycle, including requirements, design, implementation, and testing.
• Agile SCRUM Development: Understanding of the Agile SCRUM development process.
• Linux Development Environment: Experience working in a Linux development environment.

DESIRED:

• NASA Core Flight System (cFS): Experience with the NASA core Flight System framework.
• Cloud Development: Familiarity with cloud-based development.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, such as DevOps or DevSecOps pipelines.
• Atlassian Tools: Proficiency with Atlassian tools, including JIRA, Bitbucket, and Bamboo.
• Docker Containers: Experience with Docker containerization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required; active and current Top-Secret clearance is desired.