Staff Engineer - Embedded Software Development

GE Aerospace • Grand Rapids, MI

61d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Engineer - Embedded Software Development is a pivotal role within the aerospace sector, dedicated to the design, development, and testing of embedded software (firmware), platforms, and systems. This architect role is central to collaborating with customers to define these platforms, driving the development and implementation of cutting-edge computing platform technology and products. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 15-20 years of experience in Engineering and Technology.
• 8-10 years of experience in programming embedded software.
• US Citizen: 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.
• Experience with embedded software development tools and environments (e.g., debuggers, emulators, compilers).
• Knowledge of hardware-software integration and experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and FPGA-based systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, CAN, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, V-Model).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, Scripting languages like python, PERL and shell scripting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a development role for a DO-178B/C project.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive experience in full life cycle software development.
• Proven project management skills.
• Knowledge of Real-time Operating Systems and Hypervisor technologies.
• Experience with Xilinx Standalone operating environment.
• Network driver experience with commercial embedded real-time operating systems.
• Experience working with global development teams, including GE and Preferred Suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead in a technical development capacity.
• Explore and implement processing architectures, focusing on interfaces, operating systems, multi-core determinism, and embedded processors for enhanced performance processing.
• Collaborate software design and architecture concepts effectively with systems, hardware, and software architects/engineers for simulation, implementation, and verification/validation.
• Contribute to the definition of product and technical roadmaps.
• Provide mentorship for team members.
• Guide project teams through the full software life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, verification & validation, and certification.
• Maintain expert level of product software knowledge and application.
• Architect and develop modules, components, features, or entire embedded software products. This includes areas such as networks, operating systems, cybersecurity, databases, or applications.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems with a proven track record of achieving cost/schedule targets.
• Support project execution including planning, schedule, cost, technical, risk and quality.
• Coordinate with customers and internal project stakeholders
• Document aspects of the project details and maintain a constant communication flow with the software team, support groups, and management to ensure all stakeholders stay current.
• Provide status and metrics.
• Collaborate with Platform Software Engineering Managers to implement key staffing, technology, & reuse strategies, and sponsor process improvements during project execution.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees