Lead Software Engineer | Embedded Software Development

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Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in a software engineering discipline)
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
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)
Responsibilities
The Software Engineer will participate in the full software life cycle including: planning, requirements, design, integration, verification & validation, certification, and delivery
You will execute assigned project tasks while leading 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 Software Engineer, you will be responsible for embedded real-time software development on various products and lead / participate in the following:
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: Scope definition, Schedule, Cost, Technical definition, 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
Job description
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

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week.

Job Description

The Software Engineer will participate in the full software life cycle including: planning, requirements, design, integration, verification & validation, certification, and delivery.

You will execute assigned project tasks while leading 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.).

Roles and Responsibilities:

In this role, as the Software Engineer, you will be responsible for embedded real-time software development on various products and lead / participate in the following:
• 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: Scope definition, Schedule, Cost, Technical definition, 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:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in a software engineering discipline)

Desired Characteristics:
• Master's degree in an Engineering related field from an accredited university or college.
• 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, A42+, 13+4, 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-2+7, 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.

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.
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. 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, ****** 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