Software Developer VII

Poway, CA, US • Posted 11 days ago • Updated 10 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $140,940.00 - 252,293.00 per year
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Skills

  • Surveillance
  • Automated Testing
  • IT Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Analytics
  • Verification And Validation
  • Accountability
  • DoD
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Software Development
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Modeling
  • System Testing
  • DevSecOps
  • Machine Learning Operations (ML Ops)
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Python
  • C++
  • Communication
  • 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 Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a Senior (Principal-Level) Autonomy Test Automation Architect to define, lead, and scale the enterprise validation architecture for mission autonomy systems across operational aircraft and distributed autonomous platforms.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • This is a technical leadership and organizational impact role, not an individual contributor test architect.
  • This position establishes the technical vision, architecture, governance, and organizational strategy for validating AI-driven mission autonomy at operational scale - spanning MIL, SIL, HIL, flight test, and fielded fleet analytics.
  • You will define how GA-ASI engineers trust, certifies, fields, and continuously improves autonomy systems operating in contested and degraded environments.
  • Enterprise Autonomy Validation Architecture (Strategic Ownership)
    • Define and govern the enterprise autonomy verification & validation (V&V) architecture
    • Establish standardized frameworks spanning MIL SIL HIL flight test fleet feedback loops
    • Drive traceability from autonomy requirements to mission-level performance outcomes
    • Establish reusable validation infrastructure across multiple autonomy programs
    • Define certification-ready validation artifacts aligned with customer and regulatory requirements
  • AI Confidence & Trust Engineering
    • Architect statistical confidence frameworks for AI robustness, safety, and mission effectiveness
    • Define measurable autonomy readiness and deployment thresholds
    • Establish adversarial, resilience, and edge-case stress strategies
    • Develop explainability, traceability, and mission-decision accountability frameworks
    • Lead AI assurance methodologies aligned with emerging DoD autonomy governance standards
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; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Experience:
    • Extensive experience in autonomy systems, AI/ML validation, or large-scale safety-critical system verification
    • Demonstrated experience architecting complex automation frameworks
    • Experience leading technical teams or enterprise initiatives preferred
  • Technical Depth Required:
    • Autonomy & AI validation methodologies
    • MIL/SIL/HIL integration
    • Modeling & Simulation ecosystems
    • Distributed systems testing
    • DevSecOps, MLOps, CI/CD
    • Statistical performance evaluation
    • Python, C++, or equivalent autonomy test languages
  • Other Requirements:
    • Strong executive communication and briefing skills
    • Ability to influence across matrixed organizations
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI security clearance is required (active clearance strongly preferred).
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.
  • Dice Id: 10100516
  • Position Id: fafaa0712efc351d61cad5c890830f7a
  • Posted 11 days ago
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