Job Description

Job Summary

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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Gensym G2 Software Developer in our GA-EMS Software team located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development includes end–user, system level, and data management applications.
• Formulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions. In addition to program design this includes determining language, platform, and resource requirements.
• Implementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation.
• Deployment of applications across the enterprise including cross-platform compliance and insuring availability of necessary resources.
• Assist in planning and coordinating the maintenance of enterprise solutions including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.
• Plan for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
• Provide direction to less experienced developers.
• Communicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community through the publishing and presentation of technical papers. May assist in the development of additional sources of revenue.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

 

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information system or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD.  May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
• Must have a thorough understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate a thorough understanding and application of programming and analysis concepts.
• Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Working knowledge of Gensym G2 programming language/development system is required.
• C/C++ development with Linux operating systems is required.
• Knowledge of software lifecycle management techniques, including Agile, coding standards, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations is required.
• Cyber security analyst, knowledge in standard secure coding standards and/or cyber security engineering is a plus.
• Ability to 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.
• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more software development area; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
• Must 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance is required.