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Software Developer VII

Poway, CA, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 18 minutes ago

Full Time

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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 30+ days ago

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