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 or Clearwater, FL
This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids or Clearwater, FL and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.
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Job Description
Avionics Senior Embedded Software Engineer - FLRAA
Location: Grand Rapids, MI / Clearwater, FL
About the Role:
As an Embedded Software Engineer within the IVHM team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing aircraft safety and efficiency. You will be tasked with the design, development, and testing of embedded software solutions that are critical for the health management of aircraft systems. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a commitment to GE Aerospace's core values of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect, design, and develop high-quality embedded software for IVHM products, adhering to GE processes and the rigorous standards of DO-178C.
- Monitor continuous software integration and testing efforts, identifying software anomalies and devising robust solutions.
- Provide mentorship and support to less experienced team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met, contributing to the overall success of the IVHM organization.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college, OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 years of experience in avionics software development.
- U.S. Citizen status (Proof of U.S. citizenship will be required prior to employment).
Desired Characteristics:
- Master's degree in STEM, with a focus on Software Engineering.
- Demonstrable experience with the software design lifecycle in an aerospace or similar safety-regulated environment, including familiarity with DO-178C.
- Proficiency in Ada, C, and C++ programming languages, and experience with tools such as DOORS, RTC, Git, and Eclipse.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical challenges and solutions to a diverse audience.
- Proven leadership qualities, with a track record of successfully managing projects and leading teams.
- An openness to learning and adaptability to new challenges.
- Experience with Agile software development practices and/or lean methodologies.
Lean Methodologies and FLIGHT DECK:
Candidates with an interest in lean methodologies should note that GE Aerospace employs a proprietary lean operating model known as FLIGHT DECK. While this role does not explicitly require familiarity with FLIGHT DECK, an understanding of lean principles and a willingness to engage with GE Aerospace's specific practices will be beneficial. For more information on FLIGHT DECK and its application within GE Aerospace, please visit: https://spo-teamsite.ge.com/sites/GEAerospaceFlightDeckActivationHub.
This revised job description aims to provide a clearer, more detailed overview of the Embedded Software Engineer role within the IVHM organization, emphasizing the critical importance of this position in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of aircraft operations at GE Aerospace.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
- Permissive time off policy for new hires.
- Competitive 401(k) plan.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Eligibility for bonus plans.
- And more!
Eligibility Requirement (s):
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
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.
To protect the interests of all parties, GE Aerospace will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GE Aerospace, including unsolicited resumes sent to a GE Aerospace mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to GE Aerospace coworkers, or to GE Aerospace's database will be considered GE Aerospace property.
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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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