{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1b22d997e04fd1416f1afcc2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1b22d997e04fd1416f1afcc2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1b22d997e04fd1416f1afcc2","title":"Aerospace Flight Software Engineer","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\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineer to design, develop, and enhance UAV autopilot software. As part of GA-ASI, you’ll work on groundbreaking projects that directly support our mission to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions to our customers. This position independently determines approaches/solutions for the design, development and/or modifications of embedded software. This position collaborates with domain experts, users, and management throughout the entire software development lifecycle.\n\nSummary:\nUnder general supervision with limited review, this position independently determines approaches/solutions for the design, development and/or modification of specific programs or projects for enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications. Involved in planning of application development and deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards on specific programs or projects. Evaluates integration of software applications with the overall computing environment; responsible for documentation, testing, maintenance, and software updates. Communicates with domain experts, outside customers, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:\nDetermine 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.\nFormulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions on specific programs or projects. In addition to program design this includes determining language, platform, and resource requirements.\nImplementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation.\nDeployment of applications across the enterprise including cross-platform compliance and ensuring availability of necessary resources.\nCode maintenance including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.\nAssist in planning for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.\nCommunicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community through the publishing and presentation of technical papers.\nMaintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\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 bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or a related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nDegree in computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering is highly preferred.\nMust have a complete understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate complete understanding and application of programming and analysis concepts.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.\nMust have some experience with C and Python programming languages.\nExperience with closed-loop control systems, Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), and implementation in the C/C++ language.\nExperience with Model-Based Design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or SCADE is highly desired.\nExperience with DO-178 processes and high-level rigor development.\nFamiliarity with aviation systems and fixed-wing aircraft.\nFamiliarity with VectorCAST\nAbility to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to complex problems.\nAbility to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level and to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.\nMust have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; and lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.\nAble to work extended hours as required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance is required.\nCurrent active DoD security clearance is highly desired.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n98,100\nPay Range High\n171,398\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:39:05.984Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Aerospace Flight Software Engineer","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\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineer to design, develop, and enhance UAV autopilot software. As part of GA-ASI, you’ll work on groundbreaking projects that directly support our mission to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions to our customers. This position independently determines approaches/solutions for the design, development and/or modifications of embedded software. This position collaborates with domain experts, users, and management throughout the entire software development lifecycle.\n\nSummary:\nUnder general supervision with limited review, this position independently determines approaches/solutions for the design, development and/or modification of specific programs or projects for enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications. Involved in planning of application development and deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards on specific programs or projects. Evaluates integration of software applications with the overall computing environment; responsible for documentation, testing, maintenance, and software updates. Communicates with domain experts, outside customers, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:\nDetermine 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.\nFormulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions on specific programs or projects. In addition to program design this includes determining language, platform, and resource requirements.\nImplementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation.\nDeployment of applications across the enterprise including cross-platform compliance and ensuring availability of necessary resources.\nCode maintenance including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.\nAssist in planning for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.\nCommunicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community through the publishing and presentation of technical papers.\nMaintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\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 bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or a related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nDegree in computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering is highly preferred.\nMust have a complete understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate complete understanding and application of programming and analysis concepts.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.\nMust have some experience with C and Python programming languages.\nExperience with closed-loop control systems, Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), and implementation in the C/C++ language.\nExperience with Model-Based Design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or SCADE is highly desired.\nExperience with DO-178 processes and high-level rigor development.\nFamiliarity with aviation systems and fixed-wing aircraft.\nFamiliarity with VectorCAST\nAbility to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to complex problems.\nAbility to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level and to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.\nMust have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; and lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.\nAble to work extended hours as required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance is required.\nCurrent active DoD security clearance is highly desired.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n98,100\nPay Range High\n171,398\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:39:05.984Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:39:05.984Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generalatomic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"1b22d997e04fd1416f1afcc2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1b22d997e04fd1416f1afcc2"}}