Embedded Software Architect

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.

The Avionics software team is on the leading edge of software architecture, design, and development for next generation Remotely Piloted Aircraft technologies. This position within Avionics Software is responsible for architecting and developing complex real-time embedded systems for Remotely Piloted Aircraft with minimal oversight. Avionics software applications include distributed real-time fault-tolerant control architectures, electro-mechanical control systems, engine and propulsion system management, power electronics, control networks, datalinks, and other aircraft subsystems and related support equipment.

• With minimal oversight, architect, design, develop, test, and maintain software for flight-critical real-time embedded systems in accordance with appropriate development processes and standards
• Responsible for the technical vision of a project, decomposing program/system requirements and constraints into an actionable and cohesive architecture
• Closely coordinate designs and architectures with other functional engineering groups, ensuring alignment with long-term company and customer goals
• Responsible for ensuring team alignment with established architectures and designs through clear communication, training, and peer reviews
• Provide input on the overall status, risks, and issues for assigned programs and projects
• Independently advise executive management and customers on key technical decisions, provide input on future company technical direction
• Act as a software stakeholder in program/project efforts, including proposals, estimation, budgeting, scheduling, and design reviews
• Independently coordinate and communicate with subject matter experts, cross-functional teams, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle
• Provide ongoing technical mentorship and direction to others, including the immediate group and broader organization
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
• Perform other duties as assigned