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 have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Staff Autonomy and AI SW Integration Engineer in Poway, CA. The Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Solutions Software group is charted to develop and deploy end-to-end autonomous systems that enable unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to execute autonomous missions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Integration and end to end testing encompassing architecting system deployments, autonomy/AI flight ops support, integration of Artificial Intelligence solutions, integrating third party payloads, understanding SW stack end to end, developing/validating requirements, developing SW bridges, and generally being responsible for the overall software system end to end through its life cycle.
• Work with stakeholders through the life cycle to define requirements, integrate, and verify systems.
• Work with stakeholders in support of creating test plans, test cases, and test execution of software features.
• Plan and coordinate deployment of enterprise applications and/or aircraft embedded software features including cross-platform compliance.
• Plan and develop the maintenance of software solutions including debugging, maintenance, and updating to ensure viability in a rapidly evolving environment.
• In person SW support for lab test and flight events.
• Work with test team in supporting development of test automation.
• 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.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, ten or more years of experience with a master's degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must be customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced software development problems.
• Must have ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Must have ability to understand systems from application level to deployment details.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments, teams, or third parties.
• Familiarity with operating systems RHEL and Windows.
• Familiarity with Docker and containers.
• Strong familiarity with coding in one or more of programming languages Java, Java Script, C/C++, and Python.
• Nice to Haves/Preferred:
  • Nice to have broad technical expertise in integrating and verifying software distributed systems.
  • Experience with OMS architecture.
  • Experience in Object-Oriented Design, Distributed Systems, and Service-Oriented Architectures.
  • Knowledge of architecting and developing full stack software in an enterprise environment.
  • Experience developing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Gitlab.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as Docker and Virtual Machines.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
  • Familiarity with DDS.
  • Familiarity with JAMA, SysML and git.
  • Familiarity with networking.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Salary: $128,130 - $229,358