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

The Staff Engineer - Embedded Software Development 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.

Project Management:

• Lead a software engineering development team (8-20 engineers) distributed across multiple GE and supplier sites within the United States and abroad to develop Platform Software products.

• Perform project execution including planning, schedule, cost, technical, risk and quality.

• Coordinate with customers and internal project stakeholders including Systems, Hardware, Safety, Security, Quality, Certification, and Sourcing.

• Perform sub-contract management with engineering suppliers.

• Document aspects of the project details and maintain a constant communication flow with the software team, support groups, and management to ensure all stakeholders stay current.

• Provide status and metrics.

• Collaborate with Platform Software Engineering Managers to implement key staffing, technology, & reuse strategies, and sponsor process improvements during project execution.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide mentorship for team members.

• Guide project teams through the full software life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, verification & validation, and certification.

• Maintain expert level of product knowledge and application.

• 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.

• 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.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with embedded software development tools and environments (e.g., debuggers, emulators, compilers).

• Knowledge of hardware-software integration and experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and FPGA-based systems.

• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, CAN, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553).

• Understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, V-Model).

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, Scripting languages like python, pearl and shell scripting.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 15-20 years of experience in Engineering and Technology.

• 8-10 years of experience in programming embedded software.

• 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.

Desired Characteristics:

• 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 environmen