Advanced Lead Engineer – Embedded Software

Advanced Lead Engineer – Embedded Software

GE Aerospace is seeking an Advanced Lead Engineer – Embedded Software to join the Platform Computing and Networking ION (I/O & Networks) engineering team. The role focuses on developing and certifying embedded software for the MV‑75 aircraft, blending design, integration, testing, and Level A certification work.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater, FL

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
• Coach, mentor and coordinate work between team members at multiple sites in the analysis, design, testing and integration of embedded software.
• Be knowledgeable of applicable GE Policies and Procedures, Engineering Standards, Software Procedures, Specifications, Government and Industry Standards, and special Security requirements.
• Conceive and execute technical development strategies for the team.
• Generate the proper technical documentation for projects, lessons learned, processes and best practices.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
• Present and/or participate in technical and program reviews.
• Accept responsibilities for work that is less defined in scope to execute business objectives.
• Travel up to 10%.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software engineering lifecycle phases including software architecture design, software design and development, hardware/software integration, and software verification & validation.
• U.S. citizenship required; proof of status must be provided prior to employment.
• Experience with technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey recommendations to internal and external GE customers.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills within a process‑centric environment.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and collaborative.
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements, and estimating efforts.
• Ability to translate customer needs into effective software.
• Experience with integration (SW/SW, HW/SW, LRU, Systems, etc.).
• Ability to take ownership of medium and large development projects, plan, manage, and deliver while mentoring team members.
• Solid understanding of scope, schedule, and cost interactions.
• Initiative to explore alternate technologies and approaches to solving problems.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; collaborative with system, hardware, and software engineers.
• Knowledge of software architecture, design, and verification.
• Experience with A664, ARINC
  429, A629, A615A, IEEE
  1394, RS485, A825, Discretes, Synchro/LVDT/RVDT, voltage/current/impedance sensors and effectors.
• Background in system design and validation on microprocessor‑based systems.
• Hands‑on capability with test equipment, data bus capturing tools, scripting languages (C#, Python, Visual Basic), assembly, and Excel data manipulation.
• Knowledge of real‑time software development and V&V.
• Knowledge of C language and DO‑178C DAL A certification aspects.
• Familiarity with Xilinx Zynq Ultra Scale, MPSoC devices and their development tool chains.
• Knowledge of Linux, FreeRTOS and VxWorks operating systems; experience developing multithreaded applications and device drivers.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP network protocols and remote data concentration systems.

Relocation Assistance: Yes

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).

Employment is contingent upon the ability to prove U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, asylee, or refugee.