Software Engineer, Object Based Custody
Chantilly, Virginia
Overview
General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.
Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Travel: 0 - 25
Success Profile
What makes a successful Software Engineer, Object Based Custody at General Atomics? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Inventive
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Creative
Job Summary
Empowering Decision Makers with Advanced Technology
General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-I3), an affiliate of General Atomics, develops cutting-edge software solutions that transform raw data into actionable intelligence. We specialize in global situational awareness, processing petabytes of data from hundreds of sources in real time. Our systems track and analyze objects across air, land, and sea using advanced data fusion and AI-driven analytics. If you're passionate about building and maintaining scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure for mission-critical systems, we’d love to hear from you!
Why Join GA-I3?
We believe in:
- Solving Meaningful Challenges – Building mission-driven technology that makes a difference.
- Collaborative Culture – Working as a team to push boundaries and innovate.
- Technical Excellence – Encouraging continuous learning, curiosity, and efficiency.
- Idea Meritocracy – Valuing ideas based on impact, not hierarchy.
Our technology powers thousands of users across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Commercial sectors. We’re looking for Cloud Infrastructure Engineers to help us architect and maintain robust, scalable cloud environments that support global situational awareness solutions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, and deploy software that integrates multiple sensor data sources into a real-time global tracking system.
- Build and maintain cloud-based applications for data fusion, analytics, and visualization.
- Write efficient, maintainable, and well-tested code.
- Debug, optimize, and enhance existing capabilities to meet evolving operational needs.
- Work with customers, analysts, and engineers to refine requirements and create impactful solutions.
- Document technical concepts clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ensure software reliability, security, and performance in operational environments.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or a related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Proficiency in at least one of: Java, Scala, Python, or Golang.
- Experience with modern software development lifecycle tools (e.g., Git, CI/CD pipelines).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in small, agile teams on complex problems.
- Experience with Linux-based systems.
- Database experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, or other containerization tools.
- Familiarity with Kafka, Hadoop, HBase, or cloud-based big data solutions.
- Understanding of geospatial data, data fusion, and machine learning.
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community and DoD mission sets.
- CompTIA Security+ certification (or willingness to obtain).
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Mission-Driven Work – Your contributions have a direct impact on national security and global awareness.
- Growth Opportunities – We encourage and fund career development, conference attendance, and internal mentorship.
- Cutting-Edge Tech Stack – Work with the latest cloud, automation, and infrastructure technologies.
- Collaborative Team Culture – Work with some of the best minds in the industry.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Comprehensive health, 401(k), and professional development support.
Salary:$98,100 - $171,398
Benefits
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Healthcare
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Competitive Pay
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Paid Time Off

“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”– Peter, Senior Staff Engineer

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“Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions.”– Scott, Laser Scientist

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