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DTS Lead Systems Engineer

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

DTS Lead Systems Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description Summary

The DTS Lead Systems Engineer will provide Systems engineering design expertise to the Data Transfer Systems product team. Systems is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on the product development approach, mindset, and process and includes activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user's needs. Systems is the discipline that executes a robust process of design, analysis, approach tradeoffs, creation, optimization, integration and verification. The Systems role consists 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, integration of the subsystems that comprise the design, and the verification that the resulting design fully meets its requirements.

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The Lead System Engineer has responsibilities that impact both the team performance and their own performance for both product design, quality, cost and schedule. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Candidate should have experience in avionics systems engineering
  • Capable of providing technical guidance for avionics systems definition, design, integration, and verification
  • Candidate should have prior experience related to developing products used for avionics computing and/or data server applications at the LRU level.
  • Candidates should have prior exposure to defining architectures and requirements for avionics systems for avionics computing and data storage products.
  • The candidate should have prior experience with systems engineering processes including requirements definition, requirement allocation, requirements management, and requirements verification and validation.
  • The candidate should have first-hand experience working in the lab integrating software onto hardware platforms, working with test equipment, the various design assurance disciplines as well as manufacturing.
  • The candidate must be able to work closely with customers, to organize and lead the systems portion of design reviews from SRR through to PRR.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or technical field from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 5 years of systems design and development experience.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Data Transfer Systems
  • Ability to read and critique electrical schematics.
  • Ability to read and critique software source code.
  • Experience in developing software in Python, C, or any other common language.
  • Experience with systems modeling tools/language (e.g., Cameo, SysML, MATLAB, etc.)
  • Experience designing Cyber Security, Computing Platforms, Data Networking, and embedded software design.
  • Strong competency using the DOORs Requirements management tools
  • Good written and verbal communications skills.

Location:

Primary location is Clearwater FL. Grand Rapids MI is also acceptable. This is an onsite opportunity that includes flexibility to work Hybrid/Remote 1-2 days a week when possible.

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; Clearwater, FL, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3782583
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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