Lead Engineer 2 - Embedded Software Development

GE Aerospace; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Software Technical Lead to oversee key project execution aspects including scope, schedule, and quality of embedded software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 4 years of experience in this field.

This role demands strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of DO-178B/C standards. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in embedded software development.
• 5 years of experience with DO-178B/C software development processes.
• Proven project management ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead key aspects of project execution including scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Supervise the software development lifecycle for the project.
• Provide oversight to ensure quality delivery of software artifacts.

Skills

Embedded software development

Project management

Leadership skills

DO-178B/C compliance

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Software Technical Lead is accountable for leading key aspects of project execution including scope, schedule, cost, technical, risk and quality for their discipline.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Accountable as the Control Accountant Managers for project elements delegated by the Engineering Project Manager.
• Accountable to lead day-to-day activities for Individual Contributors, both technical and operational.
• Responsible to work alongside the team to author and implement embedded software solutions.
• Accountable to develop a good working relationship with the customer, Engineering Project Manager and other project and engineering leadership.
• Accountable to understand the technical scope, cost and schedule for the project.
• Accountable to plan, forecast, coordinate, monitor and lead the software effort / team for the full SW development lifecycle of the project assigned area.
• Accountable to provide software team oversight to ensure delivery of a quality artifact / product.
• Escalate issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor team progress towards deliverables, remove roadblocks and drive accountability and ownership of individual and team commitments.
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks and scope creep associated with the software effort for the project.
• If applicable, identify supplier scope of work and manage schedule.
• Work with product stakeholders to understand MGPP and MGTP and communicate needs and status.
• Continuous demonstration of the GE Leadership Behaviors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar from an accredited university
• At least 4 years of experience in embedded software development.
• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a global and/or virtual team.
• Demonstrated ability of project management skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working DO-178B/C software development processes and certification standards through the full software development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to align with DO-178B/C DAL B.
• Experience with DO-297 / IMA application development.

Additional Information

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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