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Flight Embedded Software Engineer

General Atomics · Energy & Utilities · Science & Engineering · 2 days ago

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≈ $95k – $216k per year (Estimated)

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In office (Huntsville)

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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. General Atomics scores A on the Alion truth index.

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General Atomics

Headquartered in San Diego, California, General Atomics is a prominent defense and diversified technologies corporation specializing in advanced aerospace and energy systems. The company develops and manufactures industry-defining remotely piloted aircraft, including the Predator and Reaper series, alongside electromagnetic aircraft launch systems and airborne surveillance technologies. It also remains a pioneer in high-energy physics, operating the largest magnetic fusion research facility in the United States and driving critical innovations in nuclear power.

ga.com · HQ: San Diego, United States · Energy & Utilities · Nuclear Engineering · Nuclear Energy · Science & Engineering · 5000+ employees · Est. 1955

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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 within our Flight Software Design Engineering group for a Missile Flight Software Engineer to support a missile system development program in our Huntsville, AL location. This role will develop requirements, design, implement, integrate and test missile related embedded systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess and/or develop requirements, and design, implement, integrate and test work products.
Responsible for direct hands-on development of software in support of real-time and embedded missile related systems.
Collaborates daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams.
Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
Support development, review, and editing of technical documents as required.
Performs 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.

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