Software Engineering Manager III

General Atomics

Poway, CA

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SKILLS

Accreditation Standards, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Aircraft Piloting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audio Engineering, Business Development, Calendar Management, Change Control, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Cross-Functional, DoD Clearance, Embedded Hardware, Engineering, Engineering Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Intellectual Property (IP), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Military, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Programming Tools, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Realtime Operating System, Security Clearance, Security Monitoring, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Surveillance, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Automation, United States Citizen, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Poway, CA

POSTED

Today

55228BR

Company:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

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.

As a Software Engineering Manager at General Atomics, you will lead a high-performing team of software supervisors and engineers developing advanced software solutions for safety/mission-critical aerospace and defense systems that have meaningful real-world impact. Guide your team through the full software development lifecycle within a disciplined engineering environment. Collaborate with cross-functional partners including systems engineering, integration labs, program leadership, and other engineering disciplines to deliver reliable, high-quality software for the UAS. This position reports to an engineering director and requires strong technical leadership, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to coordinate development efforts across interconnected systems and teams.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Lead and mentor software supervisors and engineers through task assignments, technical guidance, and performance feedback

+ Oversee all Software Development Lifecycle phases from inception through release, including planning, design, development, validation, and deployment

+ Develop and implement technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives in collaboration with program managers and executive management

+ Provide technical oversight of software architecture, implementation approaches, and integration strategies while driving process improvements

+ Serve as one of the primary software engineering contacts to external departments

+ Support proposal preparation and new business development

+ Manage proprietary technology security and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

+ Ensure technical excellence through talent attraction, selection, retention, and development

+ 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 ID#:

55228BR

Job Category:

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Clearance Level:

Secret

Pay Range Low:

125,810

City:

Poway

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Pay Range High:

229,670

Recruitment Posting Title:

Software Engineering Manager

Job Qualifications:

+ Typically requires a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine (11) or more years of progressively complex engineering experience with at least three (5) of those years having management responsibilities. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

+ Proven experience leading all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle

+ Technical expertise in software development principles, concepts, theory, and practices

+ Experience developing software for complex integrated systems (distributed, real-time, embedded, or hardware-software integrated environments)

+ Experience with configuration-controlled software delivery, formal configuration management, and traceable releases across multiple system configurations

+ Strong project management skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads

+ Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with ability to interface effectively across all organizational levels and with customers

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility for extended hours and travel

+ Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or mission-critical software environment

+ Experience with multi-configuration or product-line software development

+ Experience with automated testing, build systems, or development environment provisioning

+ Experience supporting formal software releases or customer deliveries

+ Experience developing software for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or remotely piloted aircraft

+ Experience supporting software development in accordance with DO-178 or similar certification standards

+ Experience integrating AI-assisted development tools into team workflows while maintaining engineering rigor, configuration control, and verification of generated artifacts

+ Prior technical lead or supervisor/manager experience

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Management

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

Workstyle:

Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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