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Engineer - Embedded Software Development

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Engineer - Embedded Software Development

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description Summary

Working at GE Aerospace means bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team dedicated to advancing aerospace for future generations. We value your ideas and are eager to listen. Join us and watch your ideas take flight!

Engineering is at the heart of our operations, and we seek talented, innovative engineers to help design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and your ideas to take flight, this is the opportunity for you.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

This position offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, requiring a presence in the office for 3-4 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

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Job Description

The Engineer - Embedded Software Development is a pivotal role within the aerospace sector, focused on the meticulous testing of embedded software across various products. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of software testing methodologies, including requirements-based testing, test script development, and hardware/software integration skills. Additionally, the role involves the setup and configuration of test hardware, computers, peripherals, and test equipment.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • DO-178C Software Verification: Develop test cases, test procedures for requirements-based testing of embedded software.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders throughout the software life cycle.
  • Perform Software Test Automation: Expertise in using automation tools and frameworks to design and implement test scripts.
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, and C to develop and maintain automated tests.
  • Perform integration of automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Familiarity with various development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker, etc.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with development engineering teams, and other team members to ensure software and hardware is thoroughly tested.
  • Participate in all phases of the design/development cycle, from concept to release.

Technical Skills:

  • Create/Maintain/Conducting integration tests to ensure that the software correctly interfaces with hardware components.
  • Performing regression testing to ensure that changes or enhancements do not introduce defects into existing functionality. Requires CI/DevOps skills.
  • Lab PC's (running Windows and Linux operating systems), networking and PC/Hardware configuration in a laboratory environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in related fields.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of formal testing/verification concepts.
  • 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 Characteristics:

  • Experience with tools such as: DOORS, Cameo EA, Jenkins, other CI/DevOps tools.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Good interpersonal skills, potentially leading a junior team.
  • For customer-facing roles, ability to develop strong customer relationships and serve as the interface between the customer and GE.
  • Experience/Familiarity with tools such as: DOORS, Cameo EA, JTAG Debuggers, Jenkins, SAST Tools such as "Checkmarx".
  • DO-178C Compliance: Emerging knowledge of DO-178C guidelines and ensuring all testing activities comply with DO-178C standards.

Additional Considerations:

Given the critical importance of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) in the aerospace industry, with safety being the utmost priority, the Embedded Software Development Engineer must ensure that all software development activities align with these core values. This role requires a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality in every aspect of the work.

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.

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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 Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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-GAOGAYGLOBALR5004452EXTERNALENGLOBAL
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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