Senior Systems Engineer - Advanced Technologies

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead cross-functional architecture from concept to production. You will govern requirements, design trade studies, and ensure integration across software and hardware with DoD clearance in place.

The role blends onsite presence 2–3 days per week with a hybrid work model, and relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience developing system architectures from customer requirements.
• Citizenship and DoD security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• System integration: design, develop and integrate software and hardware.
• Gather requirements and translate to system specifications across hardware/software teams.
• Drive validation and verification activities for the product/system.
• Manage interfaces between components and other systems.
• Proactively identify and abate technical risks.
• Maintain the configuration management system for the product.
• Develop domain expertise to enable holistic architectural solutions.
• Collaborate with PM/EPM and customer throughout the project.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Cameo systems modeling tool

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Technology Avionics organization is responsible for the pursuit and execution of business related to advanced military avionics platforms, and the evaluation of opportunities in emerging and adjacent markets. A systems engineer inside the Advanced Technology Organization (ATO) will act as a cross-functional engineering leader that considers both business and technical needs with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the customer’s requirements. The Senior systems engineer will be responsible for the design, creation, and optimization of systems, which includes identifying and quantifying system requirements, creating alternate design concepts, performing design trade studies, selecting and implementing the best designs, and verifying that the design is properly integrated and executed. This process spans from concept to production to operation. Additionally, the systems engineer will support a variety of Bids & Proposals (B&P) activities for multiple advanced avionics programs. This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Systems Integration: Design, develop and integrate software and hardware optimizing performance, cost, quality and inter-operability.
• Requirements Management: Gather customer requirements, translate to systems requirements, specifications and flow down to hardware and software teams.
• Validation and Verification: Drive validation and verification activities for the overall product/system, including system-level testing.
• Interface Management: Manage the interface between components and other systems.
• Risk Management: Apply critical thinking toward the proactive identification and abatement of technical risk to minimize project impact.
• Configuration Management: Manage the overall product configuration and configuration control system.
• Technical Expertise: Develop expertise and knowledge within multiple technical domains in order to drive an analytical approach towards development of a holistic mission focused architectural solution.
• Best Practices: Understand and develop best practices the accelerate LEAN operations and differentiators in the market.
• Problem-Solving: Propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address complex manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.
• Decision-Making: Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to make decisions.
• Resource for Colleagues: Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues; may lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Customer Resource: Team Consensus: Develop skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within the field.
• Communication: Report to senior leadership on technical status of ongoing projects.
• Bids & Proposals: Respond to requests for information (RFI) and requests for proposal (RFP) providing estimates of resource costs and proposed technical approach.
• Strategy Deployment: Support the development of product and technical roadmaps.
• Customer Engagement: Work closely with the Program Manager (PM) and Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to collaborate with the customer throughout the project.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar field from an accredited university or college
• A minimum of 8 years of experience developing system architectures derived from customer requirements.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
• This role requires the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.
• Therefore, this posting is only for US citizens.
• Note, GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with hardware development of Avionics computing systems is highly desired Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Proficiency with Cameo systems modeling tool Knowledge of embedded processing technologies including micro-controllers, micro-processors, and system-on-chip devices Awareness of aerospace standards and regulations such as DO-178, DO-254, etc.

The base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $173,000.00 USD Annually.

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.

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Additional Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Legal and Background Information

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.

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)).

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.