Flight Embedded Software Engineer

Until 9/29/2026 First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description
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.
About this role

Summary

Develop and test missile embedded software in a real-time environment

Job title

Flight Embedded Software Engineer

Experience level

not specified

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Huntsville, AL; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

requirements developmentsoftware designembedded programmingtesting

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

embedded systemsreal-time systemsmissile systems
Locations

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