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Engineer (m/f/d) - Embedded Software Quality

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Engineer (m/f/d) - Embedded Software Quality

Lichtenfels, Germany

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about bringing innovative devices to life through the magic of software? We're on the hunt for a creative and skilled individual who thrives in the realm of Embedded Software (Firmware) design, development, and testing. This role is perfect for someone who loves the challenge of crafting software that seamlessly integrates with and controls the real-time functions of physical devices-be it motors, alternators, engines, valves, fans, or other dynamic products.

In this exciting role, you'll need a robust understanding of the devices you're working with, the real-time functions they're expected to perform, and the capability to design, develop, implement, and test the logic and software that bring these functions to life. Your work will span across various product lines and services, making a significant impact on our operations and contributing to the planning and execution of our projects.

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While you'll have the autonomy to bring your innovative ideas to the table, you'll also follow standard functional practices and procedures to ensure excellence in execution. Your role will require a blend of creativity, technical prowess, and the ability to make informed decisions, sometimes with guidance, to navigate the complexities of embedded software development.

If you're ready to take on the challenge of ensuring our devices perform flawlessly in real-time, all while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, we'd love to have you join our team. Let's push the boundaries of what's possible together and create technology that makes a difference.

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities

  • Run and consistently deliver results of verification and validation activities that provide compliant, stable, performant, and functionally rich machine software capabilities.
  • Take ownership and accountability for running testing projects on-site and on-machine as well as off-machine as mandatory part of the software development cycle (incl. progression and regression test scenarios).
  • Support to analyze and design test strategies to ensure coverage and traceability to requirements (incl. trace to functional and non-functional requirements, FMEA and Threat Analyses findings).
  • Work with other engineering teams to perform diagnostics on failed tests in order to get to the root cause and enable fast turnaround on the findings (incl. detection, correction, prevention and prediction).

Required Qualifications

  • B.Sc. degree in Computer Science or in "STEM" Majors or similar with software experience including Software Quality Engineering
  • Proficiency in English and German.

Desired Technical Expertise

  • Experience with issue-tracking and agile project management systems such as Jira, Confluence, CAA/Rally, DoorsNG, etc.
  • Experience working in Windows, .Net, National Instruments, and/or PLC (B&R, Eckelmann, etc.) environments.

Personal Attributes

  • Ensures understanding of issues and communicates clearly. Able to identify mutual needs and win-win solutions. Action-oriented, results-driven with dedication to deadlines.
  • Passionate about working on the interface between software systems and machine hardware
  • Agile approach in a continuously changing & dynamic environment
  • Has a keen eye on continuous improvement. Passionate about constructive retrospective sessions with the team

About Us

Colibrium Additive - part of GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) - is a world leader in metal additive design and manufacturing, a pioneering process that has the power and potential to transform businesses. Through our integrated offering of additive experts, advanced machines, services, and quality powders, we empower our customers to build innovative new products.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.

We offer

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognizes the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. As a new joiner to Colibrium Additive in Germany, we are pleased to be able to offer you the following in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

  • company pension plan, supplemental health insurance,
  • long service awards, invalidity and death insurance,
  • holiday storage and fitness subsidy.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): 96215 Lichtenfels, Germany
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3783840
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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