Lead Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role

Join a collaborative and diverse team at GE Aerospace, where your unique perspective and innovative spirit can help advance aerospace for future generations. This role offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, based in Grand Rapids, MI, with a requirement to be in the office 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will lead key aspects of project execution, including scope, schedule, cost, technical execution, risk, and quality. You will provide technical and operational leadership for embedded software development efforts and partner closely with project, engineering, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful program execution across the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for project elements delegated by the Engineering Project Manager.
• Lead day-to-day technical and operational activities for individual contributors.
• Work alongside the team to author, develop, and implement embedded software solutions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the customer, Engineering Project Manager, and project and engineering leadership.
• Understand and manage the technical scope, cost, and schedule for assigned project responsibilities.
• Plan, forecast, coordinate, monitor, and lead the software effort across the full software development lifecycle for the assigned project area.
• Provide software team oversight to ensure delivery of high-quality software artifacts and products.
• Escalate issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor team progress against deliverables, remove roadblocks, and drive accountability and ownership for individual and team commitments.
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and scope changes associated with the software effort.
• Define supplier scope of work and manage supplier schedule and deliverables, as applicable.
• Partner with product stakeholders to understand MGPP and MGTP and communicate project needs and status.
• Demonstrate the GE Aerospace Leadership Behaviors in daily work and team leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in embedded software development.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a global and/or virtual team.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with DO-178B/C software development processes and certification standards across the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience working with DO-178B/C DAL B.
• Experience with DO-297 / IMA application development.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $127,000.00 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.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including 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.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Relocation assistance provided.