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General Atomics

Missile Flight Software Engineer

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A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.

$113,778 / year median in Alabama

+13% projected growth

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56970BR Missile Flight Software Engineer General Atomics Huntsville Alabama Job Summary 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 for a Missile Flight Software Engineer within our Flight Software Design Engineering group. In this role, you will provide remote support to the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Navigation, Guidance, and Control (NGC) group responsible for the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program. This opportunity, based in Huntsville, AL, will focus on embedded software development activities that enable the integration of new capabilities, algorithms, and avionics devices. Our established DevOps culture enables staff to contribute to all areas of software design, development, and testing.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement the software development lifecycle process for the CPS program Develop embedded software for highly reliable real-time flight systems Write device drivers for real-time operating systems; enable integration of new avionics components Assist with software development associated with software test fixtures such as Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) test assets Support system-level hardware testing including participation on-console with Assembly, Integration, and Test teams Architect and implement software test methodologies Act as technical lead for software tasks Contribute to software architecture design and development Coordinate and collaborate with external program partners to meet program-level objectives and achievements Periodic travel may be required to support system-level integration testing and flight test activities. Trip durations can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on assigned roles and responsibilities. Performs other duties as assigned or required. 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 engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education. Experience programming in C/C++ is required. Experience in object-oriented programming is required. Experience with Git required. The ability to occasionally travel is required. Experience in embedded software development is required. Experience developing real-time operating systems is desired. Applications experience with real-time embedded software engineering at the hardware level, including I/O driver software, interrupt service routines, and networking protocols is desired. Familiarity with the Greenhills
INTEGRITY
® Real-time Operating System is desired. Experience with Matlab, Python, Powershell or other scripting languages desired. Experience with MISRA or AUTOSAR coding standards is desired. Lab experience with use of common digital debugging tools (e.g. oscilloscopes, logic probes, and logic analyzers) is desired. Experience with software unit, integration, and functional testing is desired. Experience with Google Test is desired. Experience in the application of software engineering standards is desired. The ability to collaborate and contribute as a member of a multi-disciplinary team is desired. Proven strong written and verbal communication skills are desired. Technical task leadership experience is desired. Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required. Active DoD or DoE clearance required with the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance. Active DoD Top Secret security clearance is preferred. Job Category Engineering Experience Level Senior (8+ years) Workstyle Onsite Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Pay Range Low 116,480 Pay Range High 208,505 Travel Percentage Required 0% - 25% Relocation Assistance Provided? No US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Yes Clearance Level Secret