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 obtains test data and perform analysis.Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to team which may include technical presentations to a wider audience.Works with a software team on assignments as directed by software lead and may provide direct supervision of support staff or techniciansWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.