Python Developer Contract Jobs in Maineville, OH

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop product cybersecurity processes for documentation, risk management, vulnerability recording, reporting, and incident response.
• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments on embedded products with varying levels of safety-criticality.
• Analyze hardware and software architectures for cybersecurity risks and feasibility of cybersecurity controls.
• Select and implement appropriate cybersecurity controls to mitigate embedded platform risks.
• Develop clear, precise technical requirements for cybersecurity implementations in embedded, real-time engine controllers and other aerospace embedded devices.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to ensure robust configuration and implementation of cybersecurity controls in the embedded product.
• Create and execute requirements-based test plans to validate security controls.
• Ensure timely completion of contract deliverables while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineers, software developers, and program management.
• Develop and maintain embedded software and tools using programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Be responsible for defining, developing, and evolving software in a fast paced and agile development environment using the latest software development technologies and infrastructure.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, software code, and reports.
• Work closely with other engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, to integrate control systems and embedded software with other engine components.
• Ensure that control systems and embedded software comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead LEAN initiatives to enhance system performance, reliability, and software quality.
• Own and conduct process improvements within Standard Work documents.
• Work with Product Line Leaders to understand product requirements and gather and translate customer requirements into executable product specifications.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or "STEM" Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software, electronics engineering, or embedded product security
• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Desired Characteristics / Technical Expertise

• Experience with developing and evaluating anti-tamper designs
• Hands-on experience with Risk Management Framework assessments (NIST SP 800-30)
• Familiarity with RTCA/DO-326A (Airworthiness Security Process Specification)
• Familiarity with RTCA/DO-356A (Airworthiness Security Methods and Considerations)
• Experience with hardware and/or software reverse engineering
• In depth knowledge of control theory, signal processing, embedded systems, and software development. Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with Windows and Unix / Linux based programming.
• Experience working on software projects in the Aerospace domain.
• Certified Scrum Master and/or Product Owner.
• Takes independent responsibility for assigned deliverables.
• Has the ability to break down problems and estimate time for engineering tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adapts to new environments and changing requirements. Pivots quickly as needed. When coached, responds to need & seeks info from other sources.
• Able to understand how team and personal goals/objectives contribute to the organization vision.

Business Acumen

• Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts.
• Demonstrates awareness about competitors and industry trends.
• Has the ability to analyze impact of technology choices.

Leadership

• Ability to take ownership of small and medium sized tasks and deliver while mentoring and helping team members.
• Ensures understanding of issues and presents clear rationale. Able to speak to mutual needs and win-win solutions. Uses two-way communication to influence outcomes and ongoing results.
• Identifies misalignments with goals, objectives, and work direction against the organizational strategy. Makes suggestions to course correct.
• Continuously measures deliverables of self and team against scheduled commitments. Effectively balances different, competing objectives.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective team building and problem-solving abilities
  • Persists to completion, especially in the face of overwhelming odds and setbacks. Pushes self for results; pushes others for results through team spirit

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)).

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.