Associate Software Developer

About the Role

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. This position researches, designs, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide end-user, system-level, and data management software applications under general supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and/or modify enterprise-wide end-user, system-level, and data management software applications.
• Ensure software compliance standards.
• Evaluate the integration of software applications with the overall computing environment.
• Perform documentation, testing, maintenance, and software updates.
• Communicate with domain experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Determine user requirements and specifications.
• Plan for software development within the broader organizational scope.
• Formulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions, including determining language, platform, and resource requirements.
• Implement designs, including coding, testing, and documentation.
• Deploy applications across the enterprise, ensuring cross-platform compliance and availability of necessary resources.
• Maintain code, including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.
• Assist in planning for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
• Communicate with the software developer group, users, management, and the wider community.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory.
• Ability to follow and apply basic use of programming and analysis concepts.
• Good understanding of C or C++.
• Working understanding of Java or Python.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately.
• Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and on a team.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Compensation

• Salary range: $69,500 - $116,375