Embedded Software Engineer

Company: General Atomics
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job 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.General 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.This 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.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve engineering problems.
• Performs functional testing of embedded software and control systems by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Uses lab equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network packet sniffers, and serial emulators to obtain test data and perform analysis.
• Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to the team which may include technical presentations to a wider audience.
• Works with a software team on assignments as directed by the software lead and may provide direct supervision of support staff or technicians.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.Job Qualifications:
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and 2 or more years of engineering experience. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Must be able to understand new concepts quickly to apply them throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a limited internal audience.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team. Able to work extended hours as required.Salary: $68,770 - $116,193
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