Avionics Embedded Software Lead Engineer - FLRAA

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.

This team is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan as well as Clearwater, FL. These are the preferred locations, however, remote flexibility is available.

Job Description

As a Lead Embedded Software Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded software within the Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) team. IVHM creates solutions that perform health management for the aircraft.

Core Responsibilities

Design and Development

: Taking a lead role in architecting, designing, and developing embedded software for IVHM products, ensuring adherence to GE's stringent processes and the DO-178C standard, which is crucial for aviation software safety and certification.

Continuous Integration and Testing

: Overseeing continuous software integration and testing processes to ensure software quality and reliability.

Problem-Solving

: Identifying software failures and implementing effective solutions, thereby ensuring the robustness of IVHM solutions.

Mentorship

: Acting as a mentor and resource for less experienced team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.

Required Qualifications

Educational Background

: A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited university.

Professional Experience

: At least 4 years of experience in embedded software development, with a minimum of 1 years working specifically with DO-178C software development processes and certification standards. Additionally, at least 1 year of experience in C coding is required.

Citizenship Requirement

: Due to the sensitive nature of the work, which involves U.S. Government contracts, this position is open only to U.S. citizens, with GE requiring proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

Leadership and Communication

: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, coupled with excellent oral and written communication abilities, are essential for this role. The ability to lead both global and virtual teams is particularly valued.

Project Management

: Proficiency in project management, encompassing cost, schedule, earned value, scope, and risk management, is desired. This skill set is crucial for leading projects to successful completion within the allocated resources and timelines.

Specialized Experience

: Experience with DO-178C DAL B is highly desirable, indicating a deeper understanding of the stringent requirements for software that operates at a high level of safety criticality.

The base pay range for this position is $+0,800 - $121,100. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on March 21st, 2025.