Principal Software Engineer in Test Systems Engineer

GE Aerospace; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Software Architect to design and evaluate data acquisition systems used in aircraft engine testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience in related fields. This remote position offers competitive compensation and relocation assistance. Join a dynamic team focused on advancing aircraft engine validation.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Professional development

Challenging career opportunities

Competitive compensation

Great work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Active or eligible for a US DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to design and evaluate data systems.
• Engage with customers to identify system shortfalls.
• Stay updated on advancements in technical specialties.
• Execute validation tests for software systems.
• Participate in design reviews and create technical documentation.

Skills

Software development experience with Java, C/C++, Python

Experience designing and integrating complex software systems

Strong team-focused mentality

Established project management skills

Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Kafka/Pulsar

Hadoop

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to take the lead in designing cutting-edge software architectures for data acquisition systems used in aircraft engine testing? Join our Data Acquisition Systems team and revolutionize how we acquire, store, manage, and process test data. You'll evaluate both vendor and in-house systems, explore new technologies, and spearhead software development efforts to advance our test cell systems. If you're passionate about collaborating with a dynamic team to upgrade test cell systems to the next generation, this role is for you!

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborative Design and Evaluation: Work with a talented team to design, procure, and evaluate data systems and software for acquiring, processing, and storing instrumentation data from engine and rig tests.

• Customer Engagement: Assess current systems and interact with customers to identify and communicate shortfalls and enhancement opportunities for next-generation systems.

• Innovation Tracking: Stay updated on the latest advancements within your technical specialty to enhance performance, reduce costs, and resolve issues.

• Validation Testing: Execute laboratory and field validation tests to evaluate and validate test cell software systems.

• Design Reviews and Documentation: Participate in design reviews and create technical documentation in line with engineering policies and procedures.

• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Use your judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks in operational/product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering.

• Team Leadership and Consensus Building: Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues, lead small projects, explain complex information, and build consensus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience designing and integrating complex software systems.

• Knowledge of cloud-enabled and cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, Kafka/Pulsar, and Hadoop.

• Software development experience with languages such as Java, C/C++ and Python.

• Familiarity with integrating, storing, or processing time-series data from diverse sources.

• Proficiency in developing data acquisition, sensor data management, or stream processing software.

• Expertise in owning and executing technical roadmaps, developing state-of-the-art systems, and planning long-term support for legacy systems.

• Experience using modern development tools and processes for software product design.

• Strong team-focused mentality with proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to diverse audiences in a clear and actionable manner.

• Established project management skills.

• Active or eligible for a US DoD Security Clearance.

Join us in shaping the future of test cell systems and advancing aircraft engine validation. Apply today and be part of a team that's setting new standards in the aerospace industry!

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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

This is a remote position

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.