Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Avionics - Aerospace - FLRAA

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to guide the Platform Software Engineering team in developing high design assurance avionics software. You will provide guidance, mentoring, oversight, and strategic direction for real-time, secure software platforms.

You will influence architecture, testing strategies, and DO-178C compliance across safety-critical levels A-C while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust avionics software products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in development of embedded software.
• 5+ years of experience working on DO-178C Software Level A-C programs.
• Proficiency with the CAMEO Enterprise Architect Tool.
• Proficiency with Model Based Design (MBAD) for software architecture, requirements, design, and Test of real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Architects, designs and/or programs/develops modules or components within embedded software.
• Contributes to strategy, policy development, and delivery within area of responsibility.
• Mentors colleagues and leads small projects with moderate risks and resources.
• Advances best practices and stays current with technical developments.
• Interfaces with hardware, software, systems, and test engineering disciplines.

Skills

Embedded software development

Mentoring / leadership

Design review leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAMEO Enterprise Architect

Model Based Design

ARINC 653 familiarity

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer within the Platform Software Engineering team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our aviation software platforms. You will provide guidance, mentoring, oversight, and strategic direction to our software team developing high design assurance software for avionics Systems. This position demands a comprehensive understanding of the hardware's characteristics, the real-time functions it must perform, and the capability to architect, develop, implement, and rigorously test the software logic required for these functionalities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Architects, designs and/or programs/develops a small module or a large component, feature, set of feature, whole feature area or entire embedded software product.
• Some areas of expertise may include, but is not limited to, networks, operating systems, cybersecurity, databases or applications.
• May be responsible for the creation of an entire product.
• [Small teams will use this DAW to include all phases of design/Development cycle all the way to Release]
• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline.
• Serves as best practice/quality resource.
• Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area.
• Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Takes new perspective on existing solutions.
• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in development of embedded software.
• 5+ years of experience working on DO-178C Software Level A-C programs.
• Proficiency with the CAMEO Enterprise Architect Tool.
• Proficiency with Model Based Design (MBD) for software architecture, requirements, design, and Test of real-time systems.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with ARINC 653 compliant operating systems.
• Familiarity with MISRA C coding standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to influence product leadership and technology strategy.
• Familiarity with computing platforms, network products, real-time operating systems, and multi-core processor architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to meet cost/schedule targets and effectively interface with multiple disciplines (Hardware/Software/Systems and Test Systems Engineering).

Additional Information

• 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 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.
• 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.