Software Engineering Manager

Job Summary 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 manager position oversees a software engineering team developing 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 manager 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. The manager is accountable for all phases of assigned software engineering projects from inception through completion including collaborating with the technical staff in the planning, designing, development, and validation of the software. Participates with technical staff, program managers, and executive management to make decisions where erroneous decisions could cause serious schedule delays and expenditure of additional time, resources, and funds.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages software engineers to ensure timely completion of development activities.
• May act as primary contact for software engineering activities.
• Initiates the planning of engineering projects and develops innovative designs or modifications to meet project goals.
• Lead progress review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Identify software engineering issues and provide leadership in developing solutions including interacting with internal technical staff and external representatives concerning resolution for technical and scheduling issues.
• Supports proposal efforts and the development of new business.
• Independently performs difficult/complex engineering work with instructions as to the general expected results.
• Performs functional testing of embedded software and control systems by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Comfortable using lab equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network packet sniffers, and serial emulators to obtain test data and perform analysis.
• Applies technical knowledge to train others in how to analyze, investigate and resolve engineering problems.
• Supports 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.
• Ensure technical leadership and professional excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of software engineers with the requisite skillsets.
• 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.
• Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.
• We operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.

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, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones as a software manager. 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.
• 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, schedule, and coordinate their own work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Strong leadership, 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.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team. Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Experience with GUI design for a tactical user is a plus.
• Experience with EO/IR signal processing for ISR is a plus.
• Experience with algorithm design for target tracking or motion control is a plus.
• Experience with practical application of AI/ML is a plus.
• Experience with NIST cybersecurity for software engineering is a plus.
• Experience with ISO/IEEE/IEC standards for software and systems engineering is a plus.
• Experience with DoD JSSEH for software system safety is a plus.
• Experience with DOE NQA-1 for nuclear safety is a plus.
• Having an Electrical & Computer Engineering Professional Engineering license is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
• 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.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 125,810 - 229,670