Senior Embedded Software Product Line Leader

GE Aerospace; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Product Line Leader in Grand Rapids, MI, hybrid. You will lead Platform Software for ACE, interfacing with customers and internal teams, guiding complex embedded programs through development, verification, and DO-178C certification.

Initial focus on KC-46 FMC Refresh and C-130J FMC Refresh programs. You will shape the ACE product line roadmap, drive execution across programs, and mentor sub-team leads while coordinating with global suppliers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical/Software Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of embedded real-time software experience.
• 10+ years leading software engineering across full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead Platform Software teams across GE Aerospace and suppliers.
• Serve as the primary engineering contact for customers and stakeholders.
• Own and evolve the ACE product line roadmap for reuse and scalability.
• Drive program execution across schedule, cost, scope, risk, and quality.
• Coordinate with Systems, Hardware, Safety, Security, Certification, Sourcing, and Program Management.
• Provide technical oversight across requirements, design, implementation, verification, and certification.
• Lead supplier coordination to ensure alignment and delivery performance.
• Provide regular status, metrics, and risk visibility to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Embedded software

Cross-functional

Program execution

Supplier management

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DO-178C

ARP4754/DO-254

PLE principles

Job description

Job Description SummaryThe Senior Embedded Software Product Line Leader will lead Platform Software engineering efforts for key programs within the Application Compute Environment (ACE) Product Line. This role serves as the primary engineering interface for customers and internal stakeholders, driving execution across complex embedded software development programs while ensuring alignment on technical, programmatic, and business objectives.

Job Description SummaryThe Senior Embedded Software Product Line Leader will lead Platform Software engineering efforts for key programs within the Application Compute Environment (ACE) Product Line. This role serves as the primary engineering interface for customers and internal stakeholders, driving execution across complex embedded software development programs while ensuring alignment on technical, programmatic, and business objectives.

This leader will combine product line ownership, project execution, and technical leadership to guide internal software teams and global suppliers through the full embedded software lifecycle, including development, integration, verification, and DO-178C certification. The role requires strong experience in program execution, cross-functional collaboration, and reusable product line strategy in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Initially, this position will lead Platform and Test Software efforts for the KC-46 Flight Management Computer (FMC) Refresh and C-130J FMC Refresh programs. With additional military avionics refresh programs expected to follow, a key part of this role will be to shape, mature, and evolve the ACE product line roadmap to enable scalability, reuse, and efficient execution across future programs.

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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead distributed software engineering teams across GE Aerospace and external suppliers in the development of Platform Software products.
• Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders across software-related program activities.
• Own and evolve the ACE product line roadmap, ensuring common assets, architecture, and reuse strategies support current and future military refresh programs.
• Drive program execution across schedule, cost, technical scope, risk, and quality commitments.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional partners including Systems, Hardware, Safety, Security, Quality, Certification, Sourcing, and Program Management.
• Provide technical oversight and leadership across the full software lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, verification, validation, and certification.
• Lead supplier and subcontractor coordination to ensure alignment, execution rigor, and delivery performance.
• Provide regular status, metrics, and risk visibility to leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentor sub-team leads and support development of technical and execution capability across the broader team.
• Partner with engineering managers to define staffing, technology, product reuse, and process improvement strategies.
• Champion continuous improvement and product line engineering practices to improve efficiency, standardization, and long-term platform value.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in embedded real-time systems and software development.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading software engineering execution through the full development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex technical projects involving cross-functional and multi-site teams.
• Strong experience providing technical leadership in embedded software environments.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, internal stakeholders, and suppliers in a highly regulated development setting.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an engineering-related field from an accredited university or college.
• Experience leading embedded software efforts in aerospace, avionics, or other safety-critical industries.
• Experience with DO-178B/C avionics software development and certification, with familiarity in DO-254, DO-297, and ARP4754.
• Strong understanding of Product Line Engineering (PLE) principles and tools, particularly in environments requiring reuse across multiple related programs.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), Activity Based Management, and Agile Scrum methods.
• Demonstrated ability to lead global and virtual teams and coordinate large-scale software development efforts.
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems, processing platforms, networking products, and multi-core processor architectures.
• Expertise with ARINC-653 Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)-based operating systems.
• Familiarity with Flight Management Computer (FMC) systems and avionics test software environments.
• Experience applying Lean principles in a software engineering environment.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Additional Information

• Location: Grand Rapids, MI
• Travel: Up to 10% annually to customer, GE Aerospace, and supplier sites

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.

The base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $173,000.00 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. This posting is expected to close on 10/31/26.

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.

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)).

Additional Information

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

Relocation Assistance Provided:

Yes