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Associate Embedded Software Developer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Salary
Poway, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025
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 an Embedded Software Engineer (C 17) to join our Mission Software Development group within our Mission Processing team 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 x86 and ARM 9 systems.
  • Use Petalinux build tools for ARM 9 systems
  • Responsible for unit testing, integration testing, software maintenance, and documentation and meeting software quality and compliance standards.
  • Evaluate integration of software applications with the overall computing environment.
  • Communicate with domain experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Contribute to planning of application development and deployment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required.
  • Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • 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.


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 in computer science, information systems or related discipline. 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, Sscripting 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 obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.


Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 71,950 - 109,885

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