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Software Developer VI

General Atomics

Herndon, VA
Full Time
Senior
about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS's expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer to join our CSS group located in Herndon, VA. The CSS group provides innovative, cutting-edge, security solutions for the United States Government. Our employees provide a multi-disciplinary, sometimes non-traditional, approach to generate innovative solutions to incredibly challenging technical problems in the national security arena, focusing on spacecraft payload and system development, ground control and operational software development, embedded software development, and cyber capabilities, serving key customers including the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Significant focus on developing embedded software code for spacecraft bus avionics, spacecraft payloads, and ground support equipment, including development of utilities for support development on deeply embedded systems.
  • Evaluates the integration of engineering solutions within the overall environment and ensures documentation, testing, maintenance, and updates are completed.
  • Communicates with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the solution development cycle, representing the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
  • Interacts with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations.
  • Participates in the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.
  • Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions, including documentation, reporting, and technical presentations.
  • Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
  • May lead or advise on projects or programs and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Observes all laws, regulations, and obligations applicable to business conduct.

Requirements

  • Experience in developing embedded software code for spacecraft bus avionics, payloads, and ground support equipment.
  • Ability to evaluate integration of engineering solutions and ensure proper documentation and testing.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with engineering teams, management, and external personnel.
  • Ability to determine technical objectives for advanced engineering solutions.
  • Experience in planning and coordinating maintenance and updates of engineering solutions.
  • Knowledge of engineering technology developments for future applications.
  • Ability to work in a safe manner in accordance with established procedures.

Working at General Atomics

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 1, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About General Atomics

Website

ga.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Herndon, VA

Industry

Software Publishers

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