Senior Embedded Software Engineer

4 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, United States GE Aviation Full time
Job Description SummaryWorking 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 or Clearwater, FL

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids or Clearwater, FL 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

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer is a pivotal role within the aerospace sector, dedicated to the design, development, and testing of embedded software (firmware), platforms, and 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. The role encompasses working on devices that control critical physical components such as motors, alternators, engines, valves, and fans, among others.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Design and Development: Architect and develop modules, components, features, or entire embedded software products. This includes areas such as networks, operating systems, cybersecurity, databases, or applications.

  • Technical Expertise: Leverage in-depth knowledge and technical expertise to execute policy/strategy, contributing to the Multi-Generational Technology Plan (MGTP) / Multi-Generational Product (Development) Plan (MGPP).

  • Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve complex problems with a proven track record of achieving cost/schedule targets. Propose solutions outside of set parameters with guidance, utilizing technical skills and analytic thinking.

  • Leadership: Serve as an individual contributor with exceptional interpersonal skills or an early people leader, capable of hiring and developing talent. Provide informal guidance to new team members.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in Engineering and Technology.

  • 5 years of experience in programming embedded software.

  • 3 years of experience with C/ADA programming languages.

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.

  • US Citizen: 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 Qualifications:

  • Experience in a development role for a DO-178B/C project.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Comprehensive experience in full life cycle software development.

  • Proven project management skills.

  • Knowledge of Real-time Operating Systems and Hypervisor technologies. Experience with Xilinx Standalone operating environment.

  • Network driver experience with commercial embedded real-time operating systems.

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (for GE Employees).

  • Experience working with global development teams, including GE and Preferred Suppliers.

  • Demonstrated ability to meet cost/schedule targets and effectively interface with all organization levels.

Additional Considerations:

This role emphasizes the importance of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), with safety being paramount. The Lead Embedded Software Development Engineer must ensure that all activities and projects align with these core values to uphold the highest standards of operational excellence.

For those interested in applying lean principles to software development within the aerospace context, it's important to note that GE Aerospace has a proprietary lean operating model called FLIGHT DECK. While general lean principles such as Lean Production, Kaizen, Kata, Hoshin Kanri (HK), and Standard Work are relevant, GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK system may offer specific approaches tailored to its operations. For more information on FLIGHT DECK, please visit GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK Activation Hub.

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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