Job Description Summary

As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer within the Platform 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. This position demands a comprehensive understanding of the hardware's characteristics, the real-time functions it must perform, and the capability to architect, develop, implement, and rigorously test the software logic required for these functionalities.


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.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Architects, designs and/or programs/develops a small module or a large component, feature, set of feature, whole feature area or entire embedded software product. Some areas of expertise may include, but is not limited to, networks, operating systems, cybersecurity, databases or applications.

• May be responsible for the creation of an entire product.
  [Small teams will use this DAW to include all phases of design/Development cycle all the way to Release].

• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline.

• Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area.

• Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.

• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.

• Takes new perspective on existing solutions.

• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.

• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

• May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

• Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

• 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 software architecture, requirements, design, and Test of real-time systems.

• 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.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with ARINC 653 compliant operating systems.

• Familiarity with MISRA C coding standards.

• 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).

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 $130,000.00 - $173,000.00 USD Annually. 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  9/30/2026.​

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, 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.