Embedded Software Development Engineer - DoD Secret Clearance

GE Aerospace•Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Are you an Embedded Software Engineer who loves working on innovative technologies? 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, cyber security, networking, sensing and signal processing, and AI/ML. To apply for this position, you need to be a U.S. citizen and hold 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! As a Embedded Software Development Engineer you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and testing Embedded Software (Firmware), platforms and systems for our mission-critical technologies and products. You will work with a team of passionate and skilled engineers who share your vision of creating innovative and reliable embedded systems. To succeed in this position, you will need a background in embedded systems, a keen eye for detail, and a deep understanding of real-time systems and their constraints. You will also need to demonstrate your ability to take full ownership of your role and deliver high-quality software solutions. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Requirements

Grand Rapids, MI opportunity - Corporate relocation assistance provided.
BS + 5 years of related software engineering experience or MS + 2 years of experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields
Proficiency in C, C++, or equivalent languages.
Grand Rapids, MI opportunity - Corporate relocation assistance provided.
US Citizen & DoD Secret Clearance: This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment. This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in engineering or computer science with extensive experience in Ada, 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, and/or secure processing.
Experience with embedded software testing, debugging, and integration on hardware using debuggers (gdb, lldb, etc.), test equipment (scopes, analyzers, multi-meters, etc.), and UARTs, JTAGs and oscilloscopes.
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.
Experience with model based engineering on Cameo.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledgeable of system interfaces (e.g. Ethernet, Mil-Std-1553, Serial).
Knowledgeable of component interfaces (e.g. I2C, SPI, PCIe).

Responsibilities

Designs and/or programs/develops a small module or a large component, feature, set of features, whole feature area or entire embedded software product.
Define and formalize system, hardware, software, and human integration requirements.
Define and execute engineering test, validation, and verification activities.
Follow established software development methodologies and principles and document your tasks and designs.
Validate and verify software designs in a diversity of system integration environments – from local desktop computer simulations to fully representative flight tests.
Implement protocols and algorithms for resource-constrained environments and collaborate with the hardware team to enable communication between modules and applications.
Ensure software robustness, resilience, and fail-safe operation for critical devices, and mitigate potential safety and security vulnerabilities.
Create detailed design and technical documentation, optimize existing applications, and implement new features.
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.
Deliver your work to support project scope, cost, and schedule targets, and interface effectively with all levels of the organization and customers.
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.

Benefits

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.
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.

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