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Collaborate with cross-functional partners including systems engineering, integration labs, program leadership, and other engineering disciplines to deliver reliable, high-quality software for the UAS. This position reports to an engineering director and requires strong technical leadership, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to coordinate development efforts across interconnected systems and teams.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nLead and mentor software supervisors and engineers through task assignments, technical guidance, and performance feedback\nOversee all Software Development Lifecycle phases from inception through release, including planning, design, development, validation, and deployment\nDevelop and implement technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives in collaboration with program managers and executive management\nProvide technical oversight of software architecture, implementation approaches, and integration strategies while driving process improvements\nServe as one of the primary software engineering contacts to external departments\nSupport proposal preparation and new business development\nManage proprietary technology security and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information\nEnsure technical excellence through talent attraction, selection, retention, and development\nOther duties as assigned or required\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as eleven (11) or more years of progressively complex engineering experience with at least five (5) of those years having management responsibilities. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nProven experience leading all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle\nTechnical expertise in software development principles, concepts, theory, and practices\nExperience developing software for complex integrated systems (distributed, real-time, embedded, or hardware-software integrated environments)\nExperience with configuration-controlled software delivery, formal configuration management, and traceable releases across multiple system configurations\nStrong project management skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads\nExcellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with ability to interface effectively across all organizational levels and with customers\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility for extended hours and travel\nAbility to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working in regulated, safety-critical, or mission-critical software environment\nExperience with multi-configuration or product-line software development\nExperience with automated testing, build systems, or development environment provisioning\nExperience supporting formal software releases or customer deliveries\nExperience developing software for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or remotely piloted aircraft\nExperience supporting software development in accordance with DO-178 or similar certification standards\nExperience integrating AI-assisted development tools into team workflows while maintaining engineering rigor, configuration control, and verification of generated artifacts\nPrior technical lead or supervisor/manager experience\n\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nManagement\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n125,810\nPay Range High\n229,670\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T14:46:28.446Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineering Manager III","description":"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.\n\nAs a Software Engineering Manager at General Atomics, you will lead a high-performing team of software supervisors and engineers developing advanced software solutions for safety/mission-critical aerospace and defense systems that have meaningful real-world impact. Guide your team through the full software development lifecycle within a disciplined engineering environment. Collaborate with cross-functional partners including systems engineering, integration labs, program leadership, and other engineering disciplines to deliver reliable, high-quality software for the UAS. 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