Staff Engineer, Embedded Systems​/ Firmware​/ IoT

Lead development and integration of advanced embedded cybersecurity technologies for GE Aerospace products and platforms
Architect and apply secure embedded solutions across hardware, firmware, and software for mission-critical aerospace applications
Partner with hardware, software, firmware, and toolchain developers to implement cybersecurity solutions
Lead medium- to large-scale technical projects from concept definition through implementation and product transition
Mature innovative cybersecurity capabilities into product-ready solutions deployable across GE Aerospace platforms
Define technical strategies and roadmaps for secure embedded platforms
Document technical approaches, designs, and innovations through patents, reports, publications, and engineering deliverables
Track emerging trends in embedded cybersecurity, platform security, and secure system design
Collaborate with GE Aerospace businesses, engineering teams, and U.S. Government agencies
Shape and lead technical proposals and response strategies for internal opportunities and external customers

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline and minimum 15 years of industry experience, OR Master’s degree and minimum 10 years, OR Ph.D. and minimum 7 years
• Experience with embedded devices and processors such as Xilinx, NXP, Microchip, or similar
• Experience with UEFI, TPM, ARM Trust Zone, and Secure Boot
• Experience in embedded systems software development, computer architecture, Linux OS, and/or RTOS
• Experience with Linux operating system security
• Experience with networking protocols and network security
• Strong embedded programming skills in C/C++, Python, and/or ADA
• Familiarity with CNSA 1.0/2.0 and NIST cryptographic algorithms and standards
• Ability to maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required as a prerequisite for security clearance
• Must work from or live near Grand Rapids, MI or Niskayuna, NY; remote/hybrid MI or NY considered with office travel
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information requires qualifying U.S. Person status
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
• Desired:
  OpenSSL or wolfSSL, VxWorks or FreeRTOS, anti-tamper technologies, cross-domain solutions, Agile methodologies, and current U.S. Government Security Clearance

Demonstrates expertise in leading the development and integration of advanced embedded cybersecurity technologies, with a strong focus on secure embedded solutions for aerospace applications. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and shaping technical strategies for product-ready cybersecurity capabilities.

• Embedded Cybersecurity Technologies
• Secure Embedded Solutions
• Embedded Programming in C/C++
• Linux Operating System Security
• U.S. Government Security Clearance

• Embedded Systems Software Development
• Computer Architecture
• Networking Protocols
• Secure Boot
• TPM
• ARM Trust Zone
• C/C++ Programming
• Python Programming
• Linux OS
• RTOS

• CNSA 1.0/2.0
• NIST Cryptographic Algorithms
• Aerospace Applications
• U.S. Government Agencies
• Anti-Tamper Technologies

• Xilinx
• NXP
• Microchip
• OpenSSL
• WolfSSL
• Vx Works
• FreeRTOS
• Agile Methodologies