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Job Description SummaryGE Aerospace's Platform Software team builds the embedded software that powers critical avionics functions across both civil and military aircraft. We develop:
Firmware, board support packages (BSPs), and boot loaders.
Real-time operating system (RTOS) integrations, including ARINC 653 IMA platforms.
Common services such as data loaders, built-in tests (BIT/BITE), and health monitoring.
We are looking for a Lead Engineer - Embedded Software Development leader who will take a key role in designing, implementing, and verifying embedded software for one or more platform product areas. This role is ideal for someone with solid embedded real-time experience and some exposure to DO 178C who wants to grow into a subject matter expert / technical lead over time.
* Up to 10% travel to customer, GE, and supplier sites may be required annually
*The location for this position is Grand Rapids, MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office) : An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.
This position requires U.S. citizenship status.Job Description

What you'll do

Embedded software development:

• Design, implement, and integrateembedded C software on GE Aerospace computing hardware and RTOS platforms.

• Collaborate with Systems and Hardware engineers torefine software requirementsand interfaces.

• Developunit and integration tests, and support hardware-in-the-loop testing to verify that the software meets its intended functionality.

• Participate insoftware aspects of DO178C certification, including producing and reviewing design, code, and test artifacts.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues found during integration, lab testing, and flight test.

Product area ownership (growing to SME):

• Develop adeep understandingof an assigned product area (e.g., RTOS integration, BSP, bootloader, or common services).

• Contribute to thetechnical design and documentationfor that product area.

• Work closely withSystems, Hardware, Safety, Security, Quality, and Certificationteams to ensure robust and certifiable solutions.

• Providepeer reviews, guidance, and mentoringto more junior engineers as your expertise grows.

Continuous improvement:

• Help identify and driveimprovements in our development and verification processes, tools, and automation.

• Support the use ofProduct Line Engineering (PLE)concepts and reuse of software components and artifacts across programs.

• ApplyLean and Agilepractices to deliver high-quality software on time.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree inComputer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• 4+ yearsof experience inembedded real-time software development, including:

  - Strong proficiency inC

  - Experience developing onreal-time operating systems or bare-metaltargets

• Hands-on experience in asafety-critical, high-reliability, or highly regulatedenvironment (e.g., avionics, automotive, medical, industrial control, defense).

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience on one or moreDO178B/Cprojects (development or verification, any DAL level).

• Exposure toARINC653 integrated modular avionics (IMA)operating systems or other partitioned RTOS.

• Experience withbuilt-in test(BIT/BITE), health monitoring, or low-level board support (BSP/firmware).

• Familiarity withDO254, DO297, ARP4754/4754Aor similar systems/hardware standards.

• Experience working inAgile/Scrumteams.

• Master's degree in an Engineering-related field.

• Strongcommunication skillsand interest in mentoring and growing into atechnical lead / SMErole.

Why this role is attractive at this level:

• Impactful work:Contribute tosafety-criticalavionics platforms used in real aircraft across civil and military markets.

• Growth path:Clear line of sight toLead / SME / Architectroles as you build expertise in DO178C, ARINC653, and GE's platform products.

• Breadth of exposure:Work acrossmultiple product lines(flight management, mission systems, networking, health and data management).

• Supportive environment:Hybrid work, relocation support, and collaboration with experienced engineers in avionics, systems, and certification.

* Up to 10% travel to customer, GE, and supplier sites may be required annually.

*The location for this position is Grand Rapids, MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office) : An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

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.

The base pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $127,000.00. 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 eligiblefor an annual discretionary bonus based on apercentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.This posting isexpected to close on08/01/26.

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 aHealth Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling andreferral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matchingcontributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits includetuition 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., isa "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time andfor any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. Thisdocument 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)).

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