{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fae0108bd2366ce8f9ef2298","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fae0108bd2366ce8f9ef2298","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fae0108bd2366ce8f9ef2298","title":"Senior 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 a software lead of a team developing embedded software for control systems. This position requires applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. The role includes the analysis, investigation, and resolution of embedded software and control system problems with limited direction or oversight. Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks which involve the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. This position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the research, design, review, development, and testing of solutions to advanced technical engineering problems. The software lead is a project leadership role providing direction to experienced professional staff to investigate issues, document findings, communicate status to project management, make technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact with customers.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nLeads a software team to ensure timely completion of development activities, along with direct supervision of support staff and technicians.\nDetermines project software requirements and a plan for code development within the broader organizational scope. Formulates detailed plans for the implementation of embedded control system software including programming languages, target hardware, development environment, and computing resource requirements.\nIndependently performs difficult/complex engineering work with instructions as to the general expected results.\nPerforms functional testing of embedded software and control systems by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.\nComfortable using lab equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network packet sniffers, and serial emulators to obtains test data and perform analysis.\nApplies technical knowledge to train others in how to analyze, investigate and resolve engineering problems.\nSupports operation of engineering systems, develops appropriate documentation of findings, implements solutions, and communicates results to project leadership which may include technical presentations to a wider audience.\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 operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.\n\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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD.\nMust have demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones as a software lead. Have a thorough understanding of software engineering principles, coding languages, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts. And general knowledge of related technical specialties such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and systems engineering.\nDemonstrates the ability to follow and apply engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools, and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.\nMust be able to understand new concepts quickly to apply them throughout an evolving environment and organize, schedule, and coordinate their own work assignments to meet established timetables.\nGood communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a wider audience. Expected to interface with other departments, customers, and government representatives with the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.\nMust be able to work both independently and on a team. Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.\nAble to work extended hours and travel as required.\nExperience with GUI design for a tactical user is a plus.\nExperience with EO/IR signal processing for ISR is a plus.\nExperience with algorithm design for target tracking or motion control is a plus.\nExperience with practical application of AI/ML is a plus.\nExperience with NIST cybersecurity for software engineering is a plus.\nExperience with ISO/IEEE/IEC standards for software and systems engineering is a plus.\nExperience with DoD JSSEH for software system safety is a plus.\nExperience with DOE NQA-1 for nuclear safety is a plus.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.\nMust be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success.\nMust be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n116,480\nPay Range High\n208,505\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":"2026-07-15T12:34:52.437Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"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":"Senior 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 a software lead of a team developing embedded software for control systems. This position requires applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. The role includes the analysis, investigation, and resolution of embedded software and control system problems with limited direction or oversight. Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks which involve the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. This position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the research, design, review, development, and testing of solutions to advanced technical engineering problems. The software lead is a project leadership role providing direction to experienced professional staff to investigate issues, document findings, communicate status to project management, make technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact with customers.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nLeads a software team to ensure timely completion of development activities, along with direct supervision of support staff and technicians.\nDetermines project software requirements and a plan for code development within the broader organizational scope. Formulates detailed plans for the implementation of embedded control system software including programming languages, target hardware, development environment, and computing resource requirements.\nIndependently performs difficult/complex engineering work with instructions as to the general expected results.\nPerforms functional testing of embedded software and control systems by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.\nComfortable using lab equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network packet sniffers, and serial emulators to obtains test data and perform analysis.\nApplies technical knowledge to train others in how to analyze, investigate and resolve engineering problems.\nSupports operation of engineering systems, develops appropriate documentation of findings, implements solutions, and communicates results to project leadership which may include technical presentations to a wider audience.\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 operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.\n\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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD.\nMust have demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones as a software lead. Have a thorough understanding of software engineering principles, coding languages, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts. And general knowledge of related technical specialties such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and systems engineering.\nDemonstrates the ability to follow and apply engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools, and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.\nMust be able to understand new concepts quickly to apply them throughout an evolving environment and organize, schedule, and coordinate their own work assignments to meet established timetables.\nGood communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a wider audience. Expected to interface with other departments, customers, and government representatives with the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.\nMust be able to work both independently and on a team. Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.\nAble to work extended hours and travel as required.\nExperience with GUI design for a tactical user is a plus.\nExperience with EO/IR signal processing for ISR is a plus.\nExperience with algorithm design for target tracking or motion control is a plus.\nExperience with practical application of AI/ML is a plus.\nExperience with NIST cybersecurity for software engineering is a plus.\nExperience with ISO/IEEE/IEC standards for software and systems engineering is a plus.\nExperience with DoD JSSEH for software system safety is a plus.\nExperience with DOE NQA-1 for nuclear safety is a plus.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.\nMust be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success.\nMust be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n116,480\nPay Range High\n208,505\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret","datePosted":"2026-07-15T12:34:52.437Z","dateModified":"2026-07-15T12:34:52.437Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generalatomic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"San Diego","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"fae0108bd2366ce8f9ef2298"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fae0108bd2366ce8f9ef2298"}}