Lead Engineer - Embedded Software Development

Job Summary

GE Aerospace’s Platform Software team builds embedded software powering critical avionics functions across civil and military aircraft. The Lead Engineer – Embedded Software Development will design, implement, and verify embedded software for one or more platform product areas, growing into a technical lead/subject‑matter expert.

• Design, implement, and integrate embedded C software on GE Aerospace computing hardware and RTOS platforms.
• Collaborate with Systems and Hardware engineers to refine software requirements and interfaces.
• Develop unit and integration tests, and support hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing to verify software functionality.
• Participate in DO‑178C certification activities, including producing and reviewing design, code, and test artifacts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration, lab, and flight test issues.
• Own a product area (e.g., RTOS integration, BSP, boot loader, or common services), developing deep technical knowledge and contributing to design documentation.
• Work with cross‑functional teams—Systems, Hardware, Safety, Security, Quality, and Certification—to ensure robust, certifiable solutions.
• Provide peer reviews, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers as expertise grows.
• Drive improvements in development and verification processes, tools, and automation, supporting Product Line Engineering concepts and reuse.
• Apply Lean and Agile practices to deliver high‑quality software on time.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of embedded real‑time software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in
  
  C.
• Experience developing for real‑time operating systems or bare‑metal targets.
• Hands‑on experience in a safety‑critical, high‑reliability or highly regulated environment (e.g., avionics, automotive, medical, defense).
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience on one or more DO‑178B/C projects (development or verification, any DAL level).
• Exposure to ARINC‑653 integrated modular avionics (IMA) or other partitioned RTOS.
• Experience with built‑in test (BIT/BITE), health monitoring, or low‑level board support (BSP/firmware).
• Familiarity with DO‑254, DO‑297, ARP‑4754/4754A or similar systems/hardware standards.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Master’s degree in an engineering‑related field.
• Strong communication skills and interest in mentoring and technical leadership.

Up to 10% travel to customers, GE, and supplier sites may be required annually.

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI – hybrid work schedule (office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) with an extensive corporate relocation package available for eligible candidates.

• Base pay range: $95,000 – $127,000.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary.
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching and additional contributions.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off.
• Employee assistance and health coaching programs.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national 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.