Avionics Embedded Software Engineer

3 months ago


Grand Rapids, United States GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation Full time
Job Description Summary

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight

Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

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

As an Embedded Software Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded software within the Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) team. IVHM creates solutions that perform health management for the aircraft.

Core Responsibilities:
  • Design and Development : Architecting, designing, and developing embedded software for IVHM products, ensuring adherence to GE's stringent processes and the DO-178C standard, which is crucial for aviation software safety and certification.
  • Continuous Integration and Testing : Monitoring continuous software integration and testing processes to ensure software quality and reliability.
  • Problem-Solving : Identifying software failures and implementing effective solutions, thereby ensuring the robustness of IVHM solutions.
  • Mentorship : Acting as a mentor and resource for less experienced team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.


Required Qualifications:
  • Educational Background : A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
  • Professional Experience : At least 2 years of experience in embedded software development. Additionally, at least 1 year of experience in C coding is required.


Eligibility Requirement (s):
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this.
  • This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).


Desired Characteristics:
  • Professional Experience : At least 1 year working specifically with DO-178C software development processes and certification standards.
  • Leadership and Communication : Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, coupled with excellent oral and written communication abilities, are essential for this role. The ability to lead both global and virtual teams is particularly valued.
  • Project Management : Proficiency in project management, encompassing cost, schedule, earned value, scope, and risk management, is desired. This skill set is crucial for leading projects to successful completion within the allocated resources and timelines.
  • Specialized Experience : Experience with DO-178C DAL B is highly desirable, indicating a deeper understanding of the stringent requirements for software that operates at a high level of safety criticality.


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.

To protect the interests of all parties, GE Aerospace will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GE Aerospace, including unsolicited resumes sent to a GE Aerospace mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to GE Aerospace coworkers, or to GE Aerospace's database will be considered GE Aerospace property.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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