Job Description Summary
Are you an Embedded Software Manager who loves working on high-assurance embedded systems? If so, GE Aerospace Defense and Systems wants you to join their Emerging Technologies team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will be part of a cross-functional team that develops innovative solutions for capabilities on custom hardware. You will work on projects related to stores management, cybersecurity, networking, and sensing and signal processing.
To apply for this position, you need to be a U.S. citizen and have a U.S. Security Clearance. You also need to move to Grand Rapids, MI, but don’t worry, GE will provide comprehensive corporate relocation assistance.
GE Aerospace is a leader in inventing the future of flight. GE offers competitive salaries and a full range of benefits, including 401K contributions and matching, flexible work arrangements, generous time off, tuition reimbursement, and various health insurance options.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply today!
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Provide technical direction and oversight for software development activities.
Ensure alignment with program objectives, customer requirements, and industry standards.
Lead a cross-functional team, including software engineers, systems engineers, and other stakeholders.
Foster collaboration and ensure effective communication across all team members.
Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor progress to ensure on-time delivery of software deliverables.
Ensure all software deliverables meet quality standards and comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
Conduct reviews and audits to maintain high-quality outputs.
Act as the primary point of contact for software-related matters.
Facilitate communication between internal teams, external partners, and customers.
Drive process improvements and implement lean methodologies to enhance team efficiency and software quality.
Participate in task prioritization, execution, requirements, specifications, code and design reviews, and mentorship across the software development life cycle.
Apply best practices for software engineering and understand the key business drivers and product roadmap.
Propose novel solutions to technical challenges, generate cost and time estimates for future bids and programs, and utilize hardware/software to demonstrate capability against customer expectations.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related STEM field.
8+ years of embedded software engineering experience.
3+ years embedded software cybersecurity experience.
Experience with C, C++, or equivalent languages.
Experience as control account manager or engineering project manager on earned value management projects.
U.S. Citizen and currently holds a security clearance.
Grand Rapids, MI opportunity - Corporate relocation assistance provided.
This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering or computer science with extensive experience in C/C++ for embedded software design, development, and testing.
Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl, etc.) and code management tools (Git, CVS, SVN, Perforce, etc.)
Experience with RTOS (Linux, FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks, etc.) and device drivers for complex systems using parallel processing, multi-threading, distributed processing, multi-core, SoM, signal processing, board support package (BSP), device drivers development, and / or application program interface (API) design.
Experience in integrating custom logic blocks into FPGA designs, including interfacing with various peripherals and communication protocols.
Knowledge of digital design principles and techniques for implementing custom logic functions.
Ability to work closely with hardware engineers to define and implement custom logic requirements.
Experience working in mission-critical industries (aerospace, automotive, defense, first responder, medical devices, etc.) and turning CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements into software design, code, test plans and execution.
Innovative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills and proficiency with IDEs, version control tools, defect tracking tools and scripting tools.
Experience with bare metal software design and optimization for cycles and memory and fundamental facility with compilers, build and source code control tools.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
The base pay range for this position is $142,000.00 - $189,500.00 USD Annual. 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
