Lead Engineer

Job Description SummaryAre you a Systems Integration Engineer who loves working on innovative technologies? If so, GE Aerospace Defense and Systems wants you to join their Advanced Programs Execution team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will be part of a cross-functional team that develops innovative solutions for capabilities on custom hardware. You will work on projects developing cutting edge technologies in the domains of cybersecurity, edge computing, sensing and signal processing.

GE Aerospace is a leader in inventing the future of flight. One example is the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. GE offers competitive salaries and a full range of benefits, including full relocation package, employee bonus plan, 401K contributions, flexible work arrangements, tuition reimbursement, and various health insurance options.

This position is located in Grand Rapids, MI, which is a rapidly growing city receiving multiple recognitions such as being ranked the #1 fastest-growing U.S. metros for jobs and new talent by LinkedIn. Grand Rapids offers a wide rang of social activities including professional sports, arts exhibits and several entertainment venues bringing in top performers. With all of this, just a hour away you can enjoy fresh water beaches along Michigan's west coast.

To apply for this position, you need to be a U.S. citizen and requires an active (or active within past 24 months) US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply todayJob Description

The Lead systems integration engineer will play a vital within the advanced technology organization.  This role will lead integration and verification activities for cutting edge advanced products and technologies. This role provides technical leadership and assistance to the project teams to insure they deliver on cost, quality, schedule, and technical goals.  This role also works very closely with project management to plan and execute activities to meet customer expectations.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite 3-4 days a week): An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

The Ideal Candidate:  A strategic and innovative engineer with an active (or recently inactive) US Security clearance and experience with systems integration of high design assurance embedded systems, capable of making well-judged decisions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Systems Integration: Design, plan and execute integration activities of software and hardware optimizing performance, cost, quality and inter-operability.

• Validation and Verification: Drive validation and verification planning activities for the overall product/system, including system-level testing according to industry standards (e.g. ARP4754).

• System Integration Lab (SIL) Design and Build:  Work with cross functional teams to develop a suite of models, simulations, and hardware interfaces used for testing systems against intended operational requirements.

• Risk Management: Apply critical thinking toward the proactive identification and abatement of technical risk to minimize project impact.

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate expertise and knowledge within multiple technical domains in order to drive an analytical approach towards integration and verification 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 problems.

• Decision-Making: Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to make decisions.

• Resource for Colleagues: Act as a resource and mentor for less experienced colleagues.

• Team Consensus Building: 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 related STEM field from an accredited university.

• 5+ years of systems engineering project execution experience.

• 5+ years product development experience.

Eligibility Requirement (s):

• US Citizen & DoD Secret Clearance: 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.  

• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

• Applicants with Secret Clearance within the past 24 months may be eligible for consideration.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working on military programs.

• Experience with high design assurance embedded systems preferably in defense, safety critical automotive, aerospace or healthcare.

• Hands-on capability to handle test equipment (power supplies, o-scopes, etc.), data bus capturing tools, scripting languages (Python, C, C#), source code (Assembly) and Excel data manipulation aspects (Condensing large amounts of information)).

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies

• Experience with NSA certification processes

• Awareness of aerospace standards and regulations such as DO-178, DO-254, etc..

• Systems plan development experience (e.g. ARP4754).

• Understanding and practice of basic project management concepts.

• Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Experience leading and coordinating with internal and external partners.

• Experience with global cross-functional teams and the ability to work individually and in teams.

• Passionate about giving and receiving mentorship.

The base pay range for this position is $90, $121, 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 10/31/25.​

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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. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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)).

Additional Information

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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