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

As part of the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Team, you will primarily be responsible for supporting the MV-75 Digital Backbone (DBB), other DoW programs, internal research & development projects, and some support of Civil Platforms. This team is responsible for MBSE development for all of GE Avionics as well as Integration / System-of-Systems activities for major programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Systems Engineering development IAW ARP4754, DO-178, and DO-254 (execution of the full systems engineering lifecycle).

• Model-Based definition using SysML (v.1 and v.2) in Cameo to define system requirements and architecture for the design and verification of avionics-based systems.

• Integration activities for GE developed components in a Systems Integration Lab (SIL).

• Tool automation and scripting (for various tools in various languages).

• Teamwork Cloud server support and MBSE tool development

• Customer support for key systems engineering milestones and deliveries.

• MBSE IR&D and Continuous Improvement support of GE Avionics' Modeling and Simulation approach.

• Program plan management and updates for systems engineering processes and adherence including configuration management of model-based artifacts.

Desired Qualifications(Optional):

Prior experience needed with MBSE/Modeling:

• At least 5 years' experience with MBSE languages (e.g. SysML, UML) and tools (e.g. Cameo, Rhapsody).

• At least 3 years' experience with scripting languages (e.g. python, Java, VTL, groovy).

• Experience with lab integration and verification activities.

• Experience with Large Language Model usage.

• Knowledge of the key aspects of developing and maintaining of a Product Line.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability & Willingness to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

• Location: Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater, FL (Must reside or willing to relocate (relocation provided).

The base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD Annually. 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 8/31/26

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 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 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.