Software Developer VII

General Atomics
  • Poway, CA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    5228332No5313300610.00.008-Jul-2026Software Developer VIIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems

    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. is a defense contractor leading the way in unmanned aerial systems. We invent and pioneer modern solutions for military, security, governance, environmental operations and more. We support our customers with the greatest medium-altitude and small unmanned aircraft systems, and cutting-edge mission payload and exploitation technologies. Our vision is to enable information dominance by providing our customers with around-the-clock and around-the-world situational awareness and effects delivery. Our mission is to provide persistent, versatile, affordable airborne surveillance and effects, and turn surveillance data into actionable intelligence. Our corporate culture focuses on delivering innovative solutions to our global customers and we lean forward with internal research investments to anticipate our customers' needs.

    As a Software Architect, you will be responsible for working with program managers, customers, and system architects across the company to understand their software needs and architect software solutions to accomplish those goals.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Analyzing customer requirements and developing original architectures.
    • Reviewing architecture and software solutions across the product portfolio.
    • Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with managers across the organization.
    • Recommending software approaches and tools based on best practices in the industry.
    • Contributing to department of defense standards groups on behalf of the company.
    • Briefing upper management and customers on software.
    • Managing original research activities and budgets.
    • Estimating software development efforts.
    • Optimizing the software development life cycle activities.
    • Standing up new development teams and setting the course of their development approach.
    • Trouble shooting existing software systems and recommending improvements.
    • Training software personnel and reviewing their work.

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

    56048BREngineering0% - 25% Full-Time Salary California Secret140,940PowayDesired252,293Software Architect

    • 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.
    • General understanding of aviation and department of defense standards of airworthiness.
    • Broad understanding of coding and programming languages.
    • Experience with model-based software engineering.
    • Broad understanding of software design patterns and architectural styles.
    • Strong written and oral communication skills.
    • Ability to accurately brief complex concepts to audiences of varied technical backgrounds.
    • Ability to multi-task between multiple projects and teams.
    • Ability to mediate between conflicting positions and ideas.
    • A mentorship mindset that increases the productivity of those around you.
    • Ability to get to the simplest solution to a problem and maintain focus on the end goal.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

    YesSenior (8+ years) NoOnsite

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPoway, CA

    Skills

    • Aircraft Pilotingunmatched
    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Code Reviewsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Design Patterns Programming Methodologiesunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • DoD Clearanceunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Productivity Managementunmatched
    • Programming Languagesunmatched
    • Security Clearanceunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Architectureunmatched
    • Software Architecture Designunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Surveillanceunmatched
    • System Architectureunmatched
    • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)unmatched
    • Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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