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Avionics Systems Engineer - FLRAA

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GE Aerospace

Avionics Systems Engineer - FLRAA

Grand Rapids, MI

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

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids 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

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. System Engineers execute a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed.

As a System Engineer, you will be responsible for System Engineering tasks within the Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) team. IVHM creates solutions that perform health management for the aircraft.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Design and Development: Taking a lead role in architecting, designing, and developing systems IVHM products, ensuring adherence to GE's stringent processes and the DO-178C standard, which is crucial for aviation software safety and certification.
  • Continuous Integration and Testing: Overseeing continuous software integration and testing processes to ensure software quality and reliability.
  • Verification: Taking a lead role in validating and verifying the design and implementation of the system.
  • Problem-Solving: Identifying design failures and implementing effective solutions, thereby ensuring the robustness of IVHM solutions.
  • Mentorship: Acting as a mentor and resource for less experienced team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.

Required Qualifications:

  • Educational Background: This role requires basic experience in the Engineering/Technology & Systems Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
  • Professional Experience: At least 3 years of experience in an engineering field, with a minimum of 2 years working specifically in a System Engineering role.
  • Citizenship Requirement: Due to the sensitive nature of the work, which involves U.S. Government contracts, this position is open only to U.S. citizens, with GE requiring proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Leadership and Communication: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, coupled with excellent oral and written communication abilities, are essential for this role.
  • The ability to lead both global and virtual teams is particularly valued.
  • Specialized Experience: Experience with DO-178C D is highly desirable, indicating a deeper understanding of the stringent requirements for software that operates at a high level of safety criticality.

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.
  • US Citizen: This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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

Client-provided location(s): Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3788116
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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