Software Developer VIII

56696BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

With limited management oversight, this position, serving as a recognized authority, conceptualizes and articulates innovative courses of action necessary to design, develop and/or modify enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications to achieve long-range goals and objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as an advisor for determining technical objectives for user requirements and specifications and plan for enterprise software development within the broader organizational scope.
• Software development encompasses end-user, system level, and data management applications.
• Advises on the planning and oversight of long-range plans for the implementation of software solutions including language, coding, platform, resource requirements, testing, and documentation.
• Directs the deployment of enterprise applications including cross-platform compliance while ensuring the availability of necessary resources.
• Develops and deploys the maintenance of enterprise solutions including debugging, maintenance, and updating to ensure viability in an evolving environment.
• Plans for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
• Serves as the primary project and/or program spokesperson.
• Acts as an advisor to management and customers on enterprise software matters, communicates with the software developer group(s), and publishes and presents technical papers.
• Responsible for generating additional sources of revenue and may have program management responsibilities.
• Acts in an advisory or leadership role directing the work of others.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.

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 systems or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, sixteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Has demonstrated leadership ability by directing/developing the solution(s) to highly technical and complex problems.
• Must possess the ability to champion the development of new concepts and principles and serve as an expert spokesperson on those concepts and principles.
• Must also possess excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, be customer focused, and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Job Category:

Engineering

Experience Level:

Supervisory

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

158,000

Pay Range High:

276,500

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.