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GA-EMS' 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.\n\nThis software engineering position is for the development of embedded software for control systems. The role includes the analysis, investigation, and resolution of embedded software and control system problems under general supervision. Contributes to the completion of assigned engineering tasks which involve the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. Documents findings and implemented solutions and communicates results. Contacts are primarily internal within the software team working at the discretion of a software lead. May provide direction to support staff or technicians.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nApplies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems.\nPerforms functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.\nObtains and analyzes test data.\nDevelops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions. May be required to make brief technical presentations.\nMay provide direction to design and/or technical staff.\nMaintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nPerforms other duties as assigned. 8.Responsible 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.\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering 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 engineering experience in lieu of education.\nMust have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.\nMust have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.\nAble to work extended hours as required. A Professional Engineering License is desirable.\nAbility to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance is required.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n81,080\nPay Range High\n141,650\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"San Diego","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T12:28:47.076Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Embedded Software Engineer","description":"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.\n\nGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' 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.\n\nThis software engineering position is for the development of embedded software for control systems. The role includes the analysis, investigation, and resolution of embedded software and control system problems under general supervision. Contributes to the completion of assigned engineering tasks which involve the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. Documents findings and implemented solutions and communicates results. Contacts are primarily internal within the software team working at the discretion of a software lead. May provide direction to support staff or technicians.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nApplies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems.\nPerforms functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.\nObtains and analyzes test data.\nDevelops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions. May be required to make brief technical presentations.\nMay provide direction to design and/or technical staff.\nMaintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nPerforms other duties as assigned. 8.Responsible 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.\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering 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 engineering experience in lieu of education.\nMust have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.\nMust have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.\nAble to work extended hours as required. 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