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Your work will directly support mission-critical capabilities deployed in complex operational environments, contributing to technologies that have meaningful real-world impact.\n\nIn this role, you will guide your team across the full software development lifecycle—from architecture and implementation through integration, verification, and release—within a disciplined engineering environment. You will oversee development and delivery across multiple system configurations and operational scenarios, ensuring rigorous configuration management, robust system integration, and controlled, traceable software releases.\n\nYou will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including systems engineering, integration labs, test organizations, and program leadership to solve complex technical challenges and deliver reliable, high-quality software for integrated hardware-software platforms. This position requires strong technical leadership, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to coordinate development efforts across interconnected systems and teams.\n\nThis role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to industry-leading aerospace and defense products while advancing both your leadership capabilities and technical depth within a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nLead and mentor a team of software engineers, including task assignment, technical guidance, and performance feedback.\nCoordinate development activities across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.\nSupport planning and execution of software releases across multiple system or customer configurations.\nEnsure engineering work aligns with configuration management processes, release procedures, and quality standards.\nProvide technical oversight of software architecture, implementation approaches, and integration strategies.\nCoordinate cross-functional activities with systems engineering, test, integration labs, and program management.\nSupport software integration and troubleshooting within lab, simulation, and operational environments.\nParticipate in technical reviews including design reviews, code reviews, and test readiness reviews.\nEvaluate and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency, quality, and delivery reliability.\nAct as the primary point of contact for external engineering teams, program management, and customers within assigned projects.\nSupport program execution needs, including schedule-driven integration or release activities.\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\n\nTypically 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.\nStrong understanding of software engineering principles including system architecture, modular design, integration, and lifecycle management.\nDemonstrated ability to lead and mentor software engineers and coordinate technical work across a development team.\nExperience developing software for complex integrated systems (e.g., distributed systems, real-time systems, embedded platforms, or hardware-software integrated environments).\nAbility to organize, schedule, and manage technical work across multiple concurrent efforts with competing priorities.\nDemonstrated ability to evaluate technical approaches, make sound engineering decisions, and resolve complex system-level problems.\nExperience supporting software integration, verification, and test activities across lab, simulation, or operational environments.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and formal engineering reviews.\nCapability to serve as a primary technical point of contact for assigned software scope.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a structured development environment.\nExperience 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.\nWillingness to support program execution needs, including extended hours during integration or release milestones when required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience working in regulated, safety-critical, or mission-critical software environments.\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 with simulation environments or hardware-in-the-loop testing.\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 supervisory experience.\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nSupervisory\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n109,500\n\nPay Range High\n\n187,875\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nNo\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-02T11:49:50.678Z","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":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Staff Software Engineering Supervisor","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 Supervisor at General Atomics, you will lead a high-performing team of software engineers developing and delivering advanced software solutions for world-leading aerospace and defense systems. Your work will directly support mission-critical capabilities deployed in complex operational environments, contributing to technologies that have meaningful real-world impact.\n\nIn this role, you will guide your team across the full software development lifecycle—from architecture and implementation through integration, verification, and release—within a disciplined engineering environment. You will oversee development and delivery across multiple system configurations and operational scenarios, ensuring rigorous configuration management, robust system integration, and controlled, traceable software releases.\n\nYou will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including systems engineering, integration labs, test organizations, and program leadership to solve complex technical challenges and deliver reliable, high-quality software for integrated hardware-software platforms. This position requires strong technical leadership, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to coordinate development efforts across interconnected systems and teams.\n\nThis role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to industry-leading aerospace and defense products while advancing both your leadership capabilities and technical depth within a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nLead and mentor a team of software engineers, including task assignment, technical guidance, and performance feedback.\nCoordinate development activities across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.\nSupport planning and execution of software releases across multiple system or customer configurations.\nEnsure engineering work aligns with configuration management processes, release procedures, and quality standards.\nProvide technical oversight of software architecture, implementation approaches, and integration strategies.\nCoordinate cross-functional activities with systems engineering, test, integration labs, and program management.\nSupport software integration and troubleshooting within lab, simulation, and operational environments.\nParticipate in technical reviews including design reviews, code reviews, and test readiness reviews.\nEvaluate and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency, quality, and delivery reliability.\nAct as the primary point of contact for external engineering teams, program management, and customers within assigned projects.\nSupport program execution needs, including schedule-driven integration or release activities.\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\n\nTypically 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. 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