Senior Flight Embedded Software Engineer

General Atomics
Huntsville, Alabama, United StatesFull-time$116,480–$208,505Posted Sep 15, 2026

About the role

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 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.

Job Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related engineering field required.

Strong embedded software development discipline is a required.

Embedded C/C++ programming experience is required.

Experience working with custom hardware, reading schematics, and working with hardware designers is required.

Must be a resourceful "self-starter" capable of researching details of target processor hardware and interfaces.

Experience with RTOS, ARM, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and Linux is desired.

Experience with Visual Studio IDE is desired.

Experience with missile avionics flight code is highly desired.

Experience with software unit, integration, and functional testing is desired.

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals.

Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Technical task leadership experience is desired.

Must be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success.

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.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance; an active clearance is preferred.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 116,480 - 208,505

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.

Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related engineering field required.
  • Strong embedded software development discipline is a required.
  • Embedded C/C++ programming experience is required.
  • Experience working with custom hardware, reading schematics, and working with hardware designers is required.
  • Must be a resourceful 'self-starter' capable of researching details of target processor hardware and interfaces.
  • Experience with RTOS, ARM, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and Linux is desired.
  • Experience with Visual Studio IDE is desired.

Benefits

  • 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Skills mentioned

CC++Embedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentFirmware DevelopmentReal-Time Operating SystemsLinuxSoftware TestingUnit TestingIntegration Testing

About General Atomics

The freedom to explore. The promise to deliver. General Atomics, based in San Diego, CA, develops advanced technology solutions for government and commercial applications. Privately owned and vertically integrated, we have the freedom to invest in the most innovative technologies, and the resources to deliver them as products for customers around the world. Predator® unmanned aerial vehicles, TRIGA® research reactors, aircraft carrier launch and recovery systems, MagLev transport and fusion energy are some of our most innovative programs.

Defense and Space Manufacturing10,001+ employeesSan Diego, CA

H-1B sponsorship history

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