Lead Embedded Software Engineer

GE Aerospace

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Work type
On-site
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Salary
$95,000–$127,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace (General Electric Aerospace) designs and produces commercial and military jet engines, components, and integrated systems for aircraft manufacturers and airlines worldwide. Industry: Aerospace & Aviation Engines

GE Aerospace currently has 44 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Embedded Software Engineer

The Lead Embedded Software Engineer joins the Advanced Technologies team to design, develop, and test embedded software, firmware, platforms, and systems for mission-critical technologies. Working on custom hardware, the engineer will build solutions for stores management, cyber security, networking, and sensing and signal processing. Key responsibilities include defining integration requirements, executing engineering test and validation activities, and implementing protocols for resource-constrained environments. The role requires proficiency in Ada, C, and C++, along with experience in real-time systems, RTOS like Linux or VxWorks, and networking concepts including Ethernet and IPv6. Candidates must demonstrate skills in debugging using gdb or oscilloscopes and managing code via Git or Perforce. This position solves complex technical challenges in aerospace defense by ensuring software robustness, resilience, and fail-safe operation for critical devices.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and program embedded software modules, features, and entire software products.
  • Define and formalize system, hardware, software, and human integration requirements.
  • Execute engineering test, validation, and verification activities across diverse integration environments.
  • Implement protocols and algorithms for resource-constrained environments and hardware communication.
  • Ensure software robustness, resilience, and fail-safe operation for mission-critical devices.
  • Create detailed technical documentation and optimize existing applications for new features.
  • Participate in code reviews, task prioritization, and mentorship across the software development life cycle.
  • Propose novel technical solutions and generate cost and time estimates for future programs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of related embedded software engineering experience or Master’s degree plus 2 years of experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM fields.
  • Proficiency in Ada, C, C++ or equivalent languages.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain the necessary U.S. Government Security Clearance.
  • Ability to meet U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information.
  • Must be able to work onsite in Grand Rapids, MI five days per week.
  • Master's degree in engineering or computer science (preferred).
  • Extensive experience in Ada for embedded software design, development, and testing (preferred).
  • Experience with RTOS, networking protocols, and embedded software testing/debugging tools (preferred).

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