Staff Software Certification Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids, MI (hybrid) seeks a Staff Software Certification Engineer to lead certification programs for civil and military aircraft software in RTCA/DO-178B/C environments. You will guide compliance planning, determine means of compliance, and mentor junior engineers across multiple projects.

You will audit artifacts, document data per policy, and help roll out certification processes while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, regulatory-compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or STEM fields.
• 10+ years of software development in RTCA/DO-178B or C.
• Experience showing regulatory compliance (civil and military).
• Willingness to travel 5-15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategies for product certification basis.
• Audit artifacts and verification activities for compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring.
• Document technical data per engineering policies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance leadership

Software certification

Technical mentoring

Do-178B/C experience

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or STEM Majors

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Staff Software Certification Engineer will lead the software certification efforts for aircraft certification planning as well as regulatory compliance oversight for assigned projects and products for all of Aviation Systems. Our Systems business comprises a wide cross section of aviation products which includes power generation, power distribution, navigation, cockpit displays, computing and networking, ignition systems, sensors, and propellers. We support civil and military customers worldwide and are leading the way in hybrid-electric aircraft technologies and open platform solutions. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to achieve regulatory compliant solutions for products and systems. The Staff Software Certification Engineer will also be responsible for mentoring software certification personnel and will be instrumental in the generation and rollout of certification processes.

The location for this position is Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater FL or Dayton, OH on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office) : An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

In this role you will: Lead programs in determining product certification strategy and certification basis. Lead compliance planning and determination of means of compliance. Interpret aircraft regulatory material and determine project impact. Audit project / product artifacts and verification activities to assess compliance with the certification basis. Champion minimum effort solutions for meeting civil compliance. Assess changes to approved/certified products to determine minor or major classification. Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project. Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures. Generate and execute mentoring plans for junior Certification Engineers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• Minimum of 10 years of software development experience in a RTCA/DO-178B or C environment
• Experience in showing compliance to regulatory standards (civil and military)
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
• Must be willing to travel (5-15%)
• Willing to work out of our GE offices located in Grand Rapids, MI, Clearwater, FL, or Dayton, OH

Desired Characteristics

• Understanding of the aircraft systems engineering and civil certification lifecycles
• Familiarity with major aircraft subsystems, particularly Avionics and associated regulations
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
• Extensive experience in finding compliance to the objectives of DO-178B/C 5 years or more of software certification experience (finding compliance) on civil aerospace programs
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Direct DER and/or ODA unit member experience.

Base Pay Range and Bonus

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 12/31/26.

Benefits

• 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

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Additional Information

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

Export‑Control Compliance

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)).

Equal Opportunities

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.

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.