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# Flight Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** General Atomics
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $63,000.0 - $105,375.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Microsoft Visual Studio, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Serial Peripheral Interface
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce333dc14734a594

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.