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Staff Software Engineer - FLRAA

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Staff Software Engineer - FLRAA

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description Summary

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (primary location) or Clearwater, FL

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids (primary location) or Clearwater, FL and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

The BA Connectivity and Ground Software engineering team is looking for a Lead Engineer that has a broad and deep level of knowledge that relates to software design to DO-178B/C and DO-330 certification projects. In this position, you will perform technical development, interfacing, integration, documentation, and testing of software for aviation-based systems.

Essential Responsibilities

As a Lead Engineer for BA Connectivity and Ground Software product line you will:

  • Participate in design, estimation, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
  • Apply applicable GE Policies and Procedures, Engineering Standards, Software Procedures, Specifications, Government and Industry Standards, and special Security requirements.
  • Participate in generating documentation required by project for development and software release in accordance with GE best practices and standards.
  • Provide timely communication/escalation on significant issues to the development team and project leadership as applicable.
  • Incorporate Product Line Engineering (PLE) practices to maximize reuse.
  • Demonstrate a behavior of continuous improvement with the goal of helping the business deliver on customer commitments.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable GE Policies and Procedures, Engineering Standards, Software Procedures, Specifications, Government and Industry Standards, and special Security requirements.
  • Continuous demonstration of the GE Leadership Behaviors.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university or 4 years experience in a related field .
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in software engineering execution through the full development life cycle.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience programing in C.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience with Linux Operating system.
  • Experience with DO-178B, DO-187C, DO-254, DO-297 or ARP4754 avionics software development processes and certification standards or equivalent.
  • Experience with Real-time Software Development, validation and verification in an avionics environment working within a cross-functional team.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Experience with qualification testing, FAA/EASA certification, and system safety.
  • 3+ year of experience with DO-330, DO-178B/C software development processes and
    certification standards through the full software development lifecycle or equivalent.
  • JavaScript & AngularJS or another JavaScript framework
  • Experience with .NET and Azure cloud services.
  • 3+ years of experience working with global and/or virtual teams thru the SW development lifecycle.
  • Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts.
  • Experience in Continuous Build, Testing, and Integration solutions.
  • Self-motivated, willing to learn, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively with others.
  • Communicate effectively and provide recommendations to internal and external GE customers through analysis, preparation of technical data.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Eligibility Requirement (s):

  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this.
  • 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.
  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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.

To protect the interests of all parties, GE Aerospace will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GE Aerospace, including unsolicited resumes sent to a GE Aerospace mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to GE Aerospace coworkers, or to GE Aerospace's database will be considered GE Aerospace property.

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; Pinellas Park, FL, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3781952
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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