Flight Embedded Software Engineer

We currently have an exciting opportunity within our Flight Software Design Engineering group for a Missile Flight Software Engineer to support a missile system development program in our Huntsville, AL location. This role will develop requirements, design, implement, integrate and test missile related embedded systems., * Assess and/or develop requirements, and design, implement, integrate and test work products.

• Responsible for direct hands-on development of software in support of real-time and embedded missile related systems.
• Collaborates daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• Support development, review, and editing of technical documents as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• We operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off

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

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related engineering field required.
• Strong embedded software development discipline is a required.
• Embedded C/C++ programming experience is required.
• Experience working with custom hardware, reading schematics, and working with hardware designers is required.
• Must be a resourceful “self-starter” capable of researching details of target processor hardware and interfaces.
• Experience with RTOS, ARM, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and Linux is desired.
• Experience with Visual Studio IDE is desired.
• Experience with missile avionics flight code is highly desired.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Active Secret DoD security clearance is preferred.

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.