Lead Engineer - Embedded Software Development

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) savings with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids, MI invites a Lead Software Engineer to drive the full software lifecycle from planning to delivery and to lead a project team under defined requirements and processes. You will craft architecture, define interfaces to hardware and software, and ensure rigorous verification and validation for embedded systems and related software products.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years in software engineering, U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a software engineering discipline.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

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: 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.

Skills

C

C++

Ada

Python

Scripting

XML

Multicore

RTOS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

DOORS

ALM/RTC

Enterprise Architect

GEARS

JIRA

GIT

Jenkins

Gradle

SIMICS

QA-C

KEPM

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead 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.). The location for this position is Grand Rapids, MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office). An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

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: 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
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a software engineering discipline
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

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.
• Experience with 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.

Base Pay

The base pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $127,000.00 USD Annually. 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.

Benefits

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/ 7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Eligibility & Security

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).

Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Company Culture

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.