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Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Avionics - Aerospace - FLRAA
Aerospace Engineering
Avionics
Avionics Architecture
Embedded Software
Embedded Systems
Engineering
Hardware Software Co Design
Model Based Design
Software Development
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Job Description
Build and lead avionics embedded software efforts in GE Aerospace’s Platform Software Engineering team in Grand Rapids, MI (hybrid).
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and/or develop a small module, large component, feature set, feature area, or entire embedded software product
- Apply expertise across areas such as networks, operating systems, cybersecurity, databases, or applications
- Develop specialized knowledge within the discipline and scale impact across embedded software delivery
- Act as a best-practice and quality resource for peers and teams
- Contribute to strategy and policy development, supporting delivery within the area of responsibility
- Use in-depth understanding of best practices and how embedded software integrates with other areas
- Apply judgment to solve moderately complex technical problems across operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, and engineering contexts
- Bring new perspective to existing solutions and use technical expertise to analyze data and support recommendations
- Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside the immediate function to arrive at decisions
- Serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience
- May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements
- Explain difficult or sensitive information and help build consensus
- Develop persuasion skills to influence others on topics within the field
- Guide and mentor teams developing high design assurance avionics embedded software
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- U.S. citizenship status required
- 10+ years of experience in development of embedded software
- 5+ years working on DO-178C Software Level A-C programs
- Proficiency with the CAMEO Enterprise Architect Tool
- Proficiency with Model Based Design (MBD) for software architecture, requirements, design, and test of real-time systems
- Location: Grand Rapids, MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office)
- Extensive corporate relocation package available for eligible candidates
Technologies
- CAMEO Enterprise Architect Tool
- Model Based Design (MBD)
Desired Characteristics
- Experience with ARINC 653 compliant operating systems
- Familiarity with MISRA C coding standards
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to influence product leadership and technology strategy
- Familiarity with computing platforms, network products, real-time operating systems, and multi-core processor architectures
- Demonstrated ability to meet cost and schedule targets and interface with multiple disciplines (Hardware/Software/Systems and Test Systems Engineering)
Compensation
- Base pay range: $130,000.00 - $173,000.00 USD annually
- Specific pay may be influenced by experience, education, and skill set
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
- GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
- 401(k) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time-off for vacation or illness
- Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary
- Commission based on the plan
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
U.S. Person and Export-Control Requirements
- This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information
- Employment contingent upon ability to prove status of a U.S. Person: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee or refugee status
- GE Aerospace will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening
- Offer conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable)
- Employees may be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing
- Relocation assistance provided: Yes