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Lead Software Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) - Embedded Platform Software

General Electric Company
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Job Description Summary

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.

Location : Grand Rapids, MI

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

About Us : The Platform Software group at GE Aerospace develops embedded software for civil and military markets, including avionics computing, flight management, vehicle health, and mission systems. Our work includes firmware, board support packages, boot loaders, RTOS integration, and services like data loaders and built-in tests.

The ideal job candidate for this position is someone whose passion and work ethic are evident in both their professional and personal life. They should be dedicated to uplifting their team members and thrive in a challenging environment.

Role Summary : We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer (LSE) to provide technical expertise and oversight for assigned product areas, ensuring successful full-lifecycle embedded software development and DO-178C certification.

Key Responsibilities :

Software Development :

  • Develop and integrate embedded flight software to meet system requirements.
  • Define software requirements and create model-based designs.
  • Test software to ensure functionality.
  • Participate in FAA certification processes.
  • Provide progress updates.

Subject Matter Expertise :

  • Maintain expert knowledge of assigned product areas.
  • Own technical aspects of software design and artifacts.
  • Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Guide and oversee team members.
  • Development Approach :

  • Promote continuous improvement to meet customer commitments.
  • Use Product Line Engineering (PLE) practices to maximize reuse.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in embedded real-time systems / software development.
  • Desired Characteristics :

  • Master's degree in an Engineering-related field.
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management, Agile Scrum, and DO-178B / C certification standards.
  • Knowledge of processing platforms, network products, RTOS, and multi-core processor architectures.
  • Expertise with ARINC-653 IMA-based operating systems.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Additional Information :

  • Up to 10% travel may be required.
  • Position based in Grand Rapids, MI, with a hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office).
  • At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

    This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

    Additional Information

    GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

    GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

    Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes

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