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Lead Engineer 1 - Engineering Tools

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Lead Engineer 1 - Engineering Tools

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description Summary

This description outlines the responsibilities and tasks of the IMA Tools software lead. The software lead's basic function is to provide guidance and support for software engineering activities including designing , developing and testing Configuration Tools.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Design, create, fix, and review software written in C# and Python.
  • Provide technical mentoring for junior software engineers.
  • Analyze user needs to design and code robust solutions.
  • Work closely with the systems engineers to ensure application development meets product specification requirements.
  • Work closely with other engineering teams, partners and vendors to ensure inter-operability and reuse.
  • Propose and develop new technical solutions to difficult problems.
  • Support Project Leadership in the definition of task assignment.

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Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Software Engineering.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience with software development.
  • 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 in leading and/or mentoring a team.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
  • Experience in programming C#, C++, Java and/or Python.
  • Problem solving skills to discover root causes and fix issues.

The base pay range for this position is $105,600.00 - $140,700.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. You are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.

Benefit Insert

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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: No

Client-provided location(s): Grand Rapids, MI, USA; Clearwater, FL, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3784713
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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