Advanced Lead Engineer – Embedded Software Development

Advanced Lead Engineer – Embedded Software Development

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Working at GE Aerospace means 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.

Grand Rapids, MI – blend of onsite and hybrid work; presence in the office 2-3 days per week. An extensive corporate relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

• Design and Development: Architect and develop modules, components, features, or entire embedded software products, including networks, operating systems, cybersecurity, databases, or applications.
• Technical Expertise: Leverage in-depth knowledge to execute policy/strategy and contribute to the Multi‑Generational Technology Plan (MGTP) / Multi‑Generational Product (Development) Plan (MGPP).
• Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve complex problems, achieving cost/schedule targets and proposing out‑of‑parametric solutions with guidance.
• Leadership: Serve as an individual contributor with exceptional interpersonal skills or an early people leader, capable of hiring and developing talent; provide informal guidance to new team members.

• Experience with embedded software development tools and environments (debuggers, emulators, compilers).
• Knowledge of hardware‑software integration and experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and FPGA‑based systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, ARINC 429, MIL‑STD‑1553).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies (Agile, V‑Model).
• Proficiency in C, Python, Perl (dated) and shell scripting.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) or high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years experience in Engineering and Technology.
• 5 years of experience in programming embedded software.
• 3 years of experience with C/ADA programming languages.
• Reside in or relocate to Grand Rapids, MI (relocation package available).

• Requires U.S. citizenship status.

• Experience in a development role for a DO‑178B/C project.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive experience in full life cycle software development.
• Proven project management skills.
• Knowledge of Real‑time Operating Systems and hypervisor technologies; experience with Xilinx Stand‑alone operating environment.
• Network driver experience with commercial embedded real‑time operating systems.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (for GE Employees).
• Experience working with global development teams, including GE and Preferred Suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to meet cost/schedule targets and effectively interface with all organization levels.

Base Pay Range: $105,600 – $125,000. May vary with experience, education, and skill set. Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage;
Health Coach;
Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) with matching; retirement savings plan; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability, life insurance; paid time‑off; and more.

Employment will be contingent upon proving U.S. Person status (lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, granted asylum or refugee status).

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, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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