Job Description Summary
The Lead Software Engineer will lead a team and participate in full software life cycle development including: planning, requirements, design, integration, verification & validation, certification, and delivery. They will execute assigned project tasks in collaboration with other team members under defined requirements and processes leading to final product deliveries of software applications and infrastructure (e.g., device drivers, boot loaders, board support packages, operating systems, built-in-test, etc.).
In this role, as the Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for embedded real-time software development on various products and lead projects.
Job Description
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Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop software architecture and design
• Define interface requirements and establish software APIs to hardware devices and software applications
• Define software requirements and respective test cases and procedures
• Perform software implementation, debug, and integration activities
• Develop software test applications
• Accountable for full project execution tasks including:
o Scope definition
o Schedule
o Cost
o Technical definition
o Quality for the end software work product
• Measure and report on progress through defined metrics and earned value approaches
• Interface with team members as part of a global team with remote and local team members
• Execute software reuse strategies aligned to a product line development environment
• Execute trade studies related to software technologies such as operating systems, hypervisors, and development / verification tools
• Participate in selection of appropriate technologies, processes, and tools that meet product requirements and advance software architectures
Required Qualifications
- For roles outside of the USA- This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Embedded SW Development. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
- For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
Desired Characteristics
- Experience leading technical teams
- Experience with software development processes and certification standards
• Programming languages: C, C++, Ada, Python, scripting languages, XML
• Model Based Design using UML
• Multicore
• Real-Time OS (RTOS): VxWorks, Integrity, Linux, and hypervisor technologies
• Tools: DOORS, ALM / RTC, Enterprise Architect (EA), GEARS, JIRA, GIT, Jenkins, Gradle, SIMICS, QA-C, KEPM)
• Automated SW build and test, Continuous Integration, SW Metrics
• Processor / FPGA Interfaces: PowerPC, ARM
• Electronic HW interface and IO interface / Drivers (CAN, A485, RS232, Mil-Std-1553, A664, A429, 1394, discretes, analog)
• Memory technology interface (NAND, NOR, RAM, Solid State Drives, SATA)
• Board Support Packages, Boot Loaders, Data Loaders, SDKs, Built-In Test, Production Test
• COTS and OSS integration
• Familiarity with DO-254, DO-297, DO-178C and ARP4754 certification standards
• Familiarity with Earned Value and Activity Based Management methods
• Demonstrated experience with real-time embedded software architecture and design working within a cross-functional team
• Application of Model Based Design (MBD) principles to software architecture, requirements, and design of real-time systems
• Experience in avionics, aircraft systems, and avionics software architecture development and integration processes
• Expertise in Continuous Build, Testing, and Integration solutions including integrated hardware in the loop testing and hardware emulation
• Knowledge of processing platforms, network products, real-time operating systems, and multi-core processor architectures
• Demonstrated expertise in ARINC-653 based operating systems
• Demonstrated ability to work with global and/or virtual teams
• Influential in software technologies and processes with peers, technical experts, leadership, and customers
• Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi-task - To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
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