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General Atomics

Software Architect

Poway, CA · On-site

As a Software Architect, you will be responsible for working with program managers, customers, and ... General understanding of aviation and department of defense standards of airworthiness. * Broad ...

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Principal Software Architect

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

... Aviation Administration's (FAA) En-Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system. ERAM is the heart ... Maintain the Software Architecture Document (SWAD) for ERAM operational, support, and factory ...

Apex Systems

Required Qualifications* 10+ years of experience in developing software engineering architecture and implementation.* 5+ years of experience in aviation or with the Navy.* Experience with SysML or ...

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Principal Software Architect

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

... Software) and Dev Ops architecture. The CAS, FOSS, and Dev Ops Architect will join with other ... Aviation Administration's (FAA) En-Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system. ERAM is the heart ...

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Aviation Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Lead a Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) with authority to make high-level technical and ... You'll guide development strategies, establish architectural directions, resolve technical ...

Leidos

Aviation Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Lead a Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) with authority to make high-level technical and ... You'll guide development strategies, establish architectural directions, resolve technical ...

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Aviation Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Lead a Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) with authority to make high-level technical and ... You'll guide development strategies, establish architectural directions, resolve technical ...

Skylimit Systems

Software Engineer Manager

Bradenton, FL · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers supporting the development of aviation ... Drive technical direction and continuous improvement efforts across software architecture, tools ...

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Poway, CA • On-site

General Atomics
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Work with program managers, customers, and system architects to understand software needs and develop software architectures.

  • Review architecture and software solutions across the product portfolio and recommend approaches and tools.

  • Troubleshoot existing software systems, suggest improvements, and manage research activities and budgets.

General Atomics rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

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.
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.
Job Qualifications
  • 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.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1955

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