Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Avionics, Aerospace

GE Aerospace

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Salary: $130,000–$173,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 43 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k

This role $152k

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This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $147,425–$205,362 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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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 42 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$173,000 across 27 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Avionics, Aerospace

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Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Avionics - Aerospace - FLRAA joins the Platform Software Engineering team to ensure the security and integrity of aviation software platforms. This role involves providing guidance, mentoring, and strategic direction while architecting, developing, and testing software logic for high design assurance avionics systems. The engineer will manage the full development cycle for components ranging from small modules to entire embedded products, focusing on areas like operating systems, cybersecurity, and networks. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Model Based Design for real-time systems, the CAMEO Enterprise Architect Tool, and experience with DO-178C Software Level A-C programs. Preferred skills include familiarity with ARINC 653 compliant operating systems, MISRA C coding standards, multi-core processor architectures, and real-time operating systems to solve complex technical challenges within the aerospace and defense domain.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $154416 from 99 postings across 18 companies.

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Skills

Embedded Software DO-178C CAMEO Enterprise Architect Model Based Design ARINC 653 MISRA C Real-Time Operating Systems Multi-core Processor Architecture Cybersecurity Data Analysis Systems Engineering Test Systems Engineering

What you'll do

Architect, design, and develop embedded software components ranging from small modules to entire products.
Ensure the security and integrity of aviation software platforms for avionics systems.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and oversight to the software development team.
Implement and rigorously test software logic for real-time hardware functions.
Develop strategy and policy while ensuring delivery within assigned areas of responsibility.
Use Model Based Design (MBD) for software architecture, requirements, design, and testing.
Serve as a technical resource for colleagues and influence product leadership on technology strategy.
Solve complex problems in manufacturing, technology, and engineering through data analysis and expert judgment.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
U.S. citizenship status is required.
10+ years of experience in development of embedded software.
5+ years of experience working on DO-178C Software Level A-C programs.
Proficiency with the CAMEO Enterprise Architect Tool.
Proficiency with Model Based Design (MBD) for real-time systems architecture, requirements, design, and test.
Experience with ARINC 653 compliant operating systems (preferred).
Export-controlled information.

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