Job Description Summary
Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!
Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids MI, and necessitates a presence in the office for three days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.
As a Cyber Security Architect within the Platform & Test Software Engineering team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our aviation software platforms. You will provide guidance, mentoring, oversight, and strategic direction to our software team developing high design assurance software for avionics Systems.
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain robust cyber security measures for avionics software systems.
Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for aviation software platforms.
Develop and enforce security policies and procedures aligned with aviation industry standards.
Develop strategy and support execution of security testing, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, to support customer and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with customers, systems engineering, and software development teams to integrate security features into avionics systems.
Stay current with emerging cyber threats and security technologies in the aviation industry.
Ensure compliance with relevant aviation security regulations (e.g., DO-326A, ED-202A).
Participate in security incident response and forensic analysis when necessary.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, tools, and processes to enhance project outcomes.
Drive productivity improvements by identifying and implementing best practices across multi-disciplined teams.
Develop and use Trade-Studies to help guide choices in emerging technology that will provide the best outcomes.
Mentor technical teams throughout the software development life cycle including all DO-178C activities.
Serve as an individual contributor with exceptional people skills, capable of developing talent.
Provide guidance to new team members. Work in an agile/scum environment as a technical resource.
Technical Skills:
DO-326 application: Experience executing the activities outlined to ensure safety of airborne software platforms against intentional cyber attacks.
DO-331 application: Understanding of how Model Based Design (MBD) is applied, developed, verified, and ultimately certified to meet DO-178B/C.
Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities in embedded systems.
Experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
Understanding of cryptography and secure communication protocols.
Experience with encryption, authentication, Root of Trust, and network security.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in development of embedded software.
5+ years of experience in software security, with a focus on embedded systems or avionics.
5+ years of experience working on DO-178C Software Level A-C programs.
Eligibility Requirement (s):
Desired Qualifications:
Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CSSLP.
Experience with ARINC 653 compliant operating systems.
Knowledge of hardware security modules (HSMs) and trusted platform modules (TPMs).
Familiarity with MISRA C coding standards.
Familiarity with the CAMEO Enterprise Architect Tool.
Familiarity in Model Based Design (MBD) for software architecture, requirements, design, and Test of real-time systems.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to influence product leadership and technology strategy.
Familiarity with computing platforms, network products, real-time operating systems, and multi-core processor architectures.
Demonstrated ability to meet cost/schedule targets and effectively interface with multiple disciplines (Hardware/Software/Systems and Test Systems Engineering).
The base pay range for this position is $121,500.00 - $162,100.00. 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 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 10/31/25.
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, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
