Senior Embedded Software Product Line Leader

GE Aerospace; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Remote work

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks a Senior Embedded Software Product Line Leader to guide Platform Software engineering for ACE, coordinating internal teams and external suppliers through the full lifecycle and DO-178C certification.

Initially, lead Platform and Test Software for KC-46 FMC Refresh and C-130J FMC Refresh, shaping the ACE roadmap for future programs with a focus on reuse and scalable execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of embedded real-time systems experience.
• Experience leading software engineering through full development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead distributed software engineering teams across GE Aerospace and suppliers.
• Own and evolve the ACE product line roadmap with reuse strategies.
• Provide technical oversight across the full software lifecycle including certification.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Job Description Summary

The 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.

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.
• Lead adoption of AI-enabled engineering initiatives that enhance software development effectiveness, including opportunities in test automation, defect trend analysis, requirements insights, code quality, verification efficiency, and knowledge reuse.
• Identify and mature opportunities to apply artificial intelligence and digital tools in ways that support engineering productivity while maintaining compliance with aerospace safety, certification, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.
• Foster a forward-looking engineering culture that embraces automation, model-based methods, data-driven decision-making, and responsible AI use in support of next-generation avionics development.
• Partner across the organization to evaluate and scale emerging technologies that improve product line reuse, speed of execution, and engineering excellence.

For US Candidates 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.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technology transformation, process improvement, or digital engineering initiatives within engineering organizations.
• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

For Queretaro Mexico Candidate Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience in embedded real-time systems and software development.
• Extensive experience leading software engineering activities across the full development lifecycle.
• Experience managing complex technical projects involving cross-functional and multi-site teams.
• Strong background in technical leadership within embedded software environments.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, internal stakeholders, and suppliers in a regulated development environment.
• Experience leading technology transformation, process improvement, or digital engineering initiatives within engineering organizations.
• Candidates offered in Mexico must be legally able to work in Mexico.

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 and continuous improvement methods in engineering organizations.
• Experience with digital engineering, model-based development, advanced analytics, or AI/ML-enabled engineering tools.
• Interest in or experience applying artificial intelligence to engineering workflows such as software development, verification, test optimization, anomaly detection, root cause analysis, or engineering knowledge management.
• Ability to balance innovation with the discipline required for safety-critical, certifiable, and secure aerospace systems.

Additional Information

• Travel: Up to 10% annually to customer, GE Aerospace, and supplier sites

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

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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.