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Software Developer II
General AtomicsPoway, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
You'll have the opportunity to develop cutting-edge software for advanced unmanned aircraft systems, honing your C++ and Linux skills within a world-leading aerospace company. This hybrid role is perfect for a mid-senior level engineer eager to contribute to impactful technologies and grow within a reputable organization. Apply today to join a team at the forefront of innovation!
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
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.
We are currently looking for a Software Engineer (C++ 17, Linux) with a degree in CS or CE to join our Mission Processing Software team group within our Mission Software Development Group in Poway, CA. As a Software Engineer for GA-ASI, you will research, design, develop and/or modify enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications that correlate directly to the technologies that are integrated into our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Qualifications
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.
We are currently looking for a Software Engineer (C++ 17, Linux) with a degree in CS or CE to join our Mission Processing Software team group within our Mission Software Development Group in Poway, CA. As a Software Engineer for GA-ASI, you will research, design, develop and/or modify enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications that correlate directly to the technologies that are integrated into our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop C++ 17 infrastructure and services for both high-level non-embedded (x86) and low-level embedded ARM 9 systems.
- Use Petalinux build tools and Xilinx tools for ARM 9 systems
- Responsible for automated unit testing, integration testing, software maintenance, and documentation and meeting software quality and compliance standards.
- Evaluates and integrate software applications with the overall computing environment.
- Communicates with domain experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Contributes to planning of application development and deployment.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to work extended hours as required
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in computer science, information systems or related discipline and two or more years progressive software development experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. Should have experience with the following: C++ 17 application development, OOP, TCP/UDP Socket programming and multi-threaded application development on Linux OS.
- Desired skills: GitLab, Git and SCM tools, scripting languages (Bash, Python), Embedded SW development, System on chip (SoC), ZYNQ Ultrascale architecture, Xilinx SDK, PetaLinux build flow, SPI/I2C/UART/Ethernet interface, Kernel space/user space support, Bootloader, Open Source and Unit Testing Tools.
- Must have a general understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate the ability to follow and apply the use of programming and analysis concepts.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required to interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to an internal audience.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required.
Skills
Bash
C++
Git
Python
SAFe
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