Senior Systems Engineer - Advanced Technologies

GE Aerospace•Grand Rapids, MI

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Technology Avionics organization is responsible for the pursuit and execution of business related to advanced military avionics platforms, and the evaluation of opportunities in emerging and adjacent markets. A systems engineer inside the Advanced Technology Organization (ATO) will act as a cross-functional engineering leader that considers both business and technical needs with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the customer’s requirements. The Senior systems engineer will be responsible for the design, creation, and optimization of systems, which includes identifying and quantifying system requirements, creating alternate design concepts, performing design trade studies, selecting and implementing the best designs, and verifying that the design is properly integrated and executed. This process spans from concept to production to operation. Additionally, the systems engineer will support a variety of Bids & Proposals (B&P) activities for multiple advanced avionics programs. This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar field from an accredited university or college
A minimum of 8 years of experience developing system architectures derived from customer requirements.
U.S. citizenship status.
Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.
Must be a US citizen.
GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
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)).
Successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
May be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hardware development of Avionics computing systems is highly desired
Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Proficiency with Cameo systems modeling tool
Knowledge of embedded processing technologies including micro-controllers, micro-processors, and system-on-chip devices
Awareness of aerospace standards and regulations such as DO-178, DO-254, etc.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and integrate software and hardware optimizing performance, cost, quality and inter-operability.
Gather customer requirements, translate to systems requirements, specifications and flow down to hardware and software teams.
Drive validation and verification activities for the overall product/system, including system-level testing.
Manage the interface between components and other systems.
Apply critical thinking toward the proactive identification and abatement of technical risk to minimize project impact.
Manage the overall product configuration and configuration control system.
Develop expertise and knowledge within multiple technical domains in order to drive an analytical approach towards development of a holistic mission focused architectural solution.
Understand and develop best practices the accelerate LEAN operations and differentiators in the market.
Propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address complex manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.
Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to make decisions.
Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues; may lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
Develop skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within the field.
Report to senior leadership on technical status of ongoing projects.
Respond to requests for information (RFI) and requests for proposal (RFP) providing estimates of resource costs and proposed technical approach.
Support the development of product and technical roadmaps.
Work closely with the Program Manager (PM) and Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to collaborate with the customer throughout the project.

Benefits

Extensive corporate relocation package
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
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
Annual discretionary bonus