Senior Embedded Platform Software Engineer (Path to SME)

GE Aerospace

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profile Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 112000 - 149000
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Description Summary

GE Aerospaces Platform Software team builds the embedded software that powers critical avionics functions across both civil and military aircraft. We develop:

Firmware board support packages (BSPs) and boot loaders.
Real-time operating system (RTOS) integrations including ARINC 653 IMA platforms.
Common services such as data loaders built-in tests (BIT/BITE) and health monitoring.

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Platform Software Engineer who will take a key role in designing implementing and verifying embedded software for one or more platform product areas. This role is ideal for someone with solid embedded real-time experience and some exposure to DO 178C who wants to grow into a subject matter expert / technical lead over time.

* Up to 10% travel to customer GE and supplier sites may be required annually

*The location for this position is Grand Rapids MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday Wednesday Thursday in office) : An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

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What youll do

Embedded software development:

  • Design implement and integrateembedded C/C software on GE Aerospace computing hardware and RTOS platforms.

  • Collaborate with Systems and Hardware engineers torefine software requirementsand interfaces.

  • Developunit and integration tests and support hardware-in-the-loop testing to verify that the software meets its intended functionality.

  • Participate insoftware aspects of DO178C certification including producing and reviewing design code and test artifacts.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues found during integration lab testing and flight test.

Product area ownership (growing to SME):

  • Develop adeep understandingof an assigned product area (e.g. RTOS integration BSP bootloader or common services).

  • Contribute to thetechnical design and documentationfor that product area.

  • Work closely withSystems Hardware Safety Security Quality and Certificationteams to ensure robust and certifiable solutions.

  • Providepeer reviews guidance and mentoringto more junior engineers as your expertise grows.

Continuous improvement:

  • Help identify and driveimprovements in our development and verification processes tools and automation.

  • Support the use ofProduct Line Engineering (PLE)concepts and reuse of software components and artifacts across programs.

  • ApplyLean and Agilepractices to deliver high-quality software on time.

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree inComputer Engineering Electrical Engineering Software Engineering Computer Science or a related discipline.

  • 4 yearsof experience inembedded real-time software development including:

    - Strong proficiency inC/C

    - Experience developing onreal-time operating systems or bare-metaltargets

  • Hands-on experience in asafety-critical high-reliability or highly regulatedenvironment (e.g. avionics automotive medical industrial control defense).

  • This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience on one or moreDO178B/Cprojects (development or verification any DAL level).

  • Exposure toARINC653 integrated modular avionics (IMA)operating systems or other partitioned RTOS.

  • Experience withbuilt-in test(BIT/BITE) health monitoring or low-level board support (BSP/firmware).

  • Familiarity withDO254 DO297 ARP4754/4754Aor similar systems/hardware standards.

  • Experience working inAgile/Scrumteams.

  • Masters degree in an Engineering-related field.

  • Strongcommunication skillsand interest in mentoring and growing into atechnical lead / SMErole.

Why this role is attractive at this level:

  • Impactful work:Contribute tosafety-criticalavionics platforms used in real aircraft across civil and military markets.

  • Growth path:Clear line of sight toLead / SME / Architectroles as you build expertise in DO178C ARINC653 and GEs platform products.

  • Breadth of exposure:Work acrossmultiple product lines(flight management mission systems networking health and data management).

  • Supportive environment:Hybrid work relocation support and collaboration with experienced engineers in avionics systems and certification.

* Up to 10% travel to customer GE and supplier sites may be required annually.

*The location for this position is Grand Rapids MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday Wednesday Thursday in office) : An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

At GE Aerospace we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop we accelerate.

The base pay range for this position is $112000.00 - $149000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factorsincluding the candidates experience education and skill position is also eligiblefor an annual discretionary bonus based on apercentage of your base salary/ commission based on the posting isexpected to close on03/31/26.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and along with programs like HealthAhead your physicalemotional financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to aHealth Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program which provides 24/7 confidential assessment counseling andreferral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan a 401(k) savings plan with company matchingcontributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits includetuition 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. isa Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time andfor any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. Thisdocument 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 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)).

Additional Information

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


Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Description SummaryGE Aerospaces Platform Software team builds the embedded software that powers critical avionics functions across both civil and military aircraft. We develop:Firmware board support packages (BSPs) and boot loaders.Real-time operating system (RTOS) integrations including ARINC ...
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