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Full-Stack Engineer (PhD Required)

New York, NY · On-site

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Full-Stack Engineer (PhD Required)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

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Senior Software Autonomy Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

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Bryan Research & Engineering

Software Engineer

Bryan, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

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Software Developer

San Diego, CA · On-site

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Poway, CA • On-site

General Atomics
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees
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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 is seeking a seasoned Software Developer to join the team in Poway, CA. Your work will directly support flight and mission-critical capabilities deployed in complex operational environments, contributing to technologies that have meaningful real-world impact.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development includes end-user, system level, and data management applications.
  • Coordinate development activities across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
  • Support planning and execution of software releases across multiple system or customer configurations.
  • Ensure engineering work aligns with configuration management processes, release procedures, and quality standards.
  • Provide technical oversight of software architecture, implementation approaches, and integration strategies.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities with systems engineering, test, integration labs, and program management.
  • Support software integration and troubleshooting within lab, simulation, and operational environments.
  • Participate in technical reviews including design reviews, code reviews, and test readiness reviews.
  • Evaluate and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency, quality, and delivery reliability.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external engineering teams, program management, and customers within assigned projects.
  • Support program execution needs, including schedule-driven integration or release activities.
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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles including system architecture, modular design, integration, and lifecycle management.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor software engineers and coordinate technical work across a development team.
  • Experience developing software for complex integrated systems (e.g., distributed systems, real-time systems, embedded platforms, or hardware-software integrated environments).
  • Ability to organize, schedule, and manage technical work across multiple concurrent efforts with competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical approaches, make sound engineering decisions, and resolve complex system-level problems.
  • Experience supporting software integration, verification, and test activities across lab, simulation, or operational environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and formal engineering reviews.
  • Capability to serve as a primary technical point of contact for assigned software scope.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a structured development environment.
  • Experience supporting configuration-controlled software delivery within integrated lab or operational environments (e.g., simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, or fielded systems), including formal configuration management and traceable, baselined releases across multiple system configurations.
  • Willingness to support program execution needs, including extended hours during integration or release milestones when required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or mission-critical software environments.
  • 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 with simulation environments or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
  • 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 supervisory experience.

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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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