Staff Software Certification Engineer
About The Position
The Staff Software Certification Engineer leads software certification efforts for aircraft certification planning and regulatory compliance oversight across assigned Aviation Systems projects and products. Aviation Systems includes products such as power generation and distribution, navigation, cockpit displays, computing and networking, ignition systems, sensors, and propellers, serving civil and military customers worldwide. The role develops certification strategies and compliance approaches, audits project artifacts and verification activities, interprets applicable aircraft regulations, and supports regulatory-compliant product and system solutions. It also provides technical leadership, mentors junior certification engineers, and helps generate and roll out certification processes. The position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Clearwater, Florida; or Dayton, Ohio, with a hybrid schedule requiring office attendance Tuesday through Thursday. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a STEM major.
- At least 10 years of software development experience in an RTCA/DO-178B or DO-178C environment.
- Experience demonstrating compliance with civil and military regulatory standards.
- U.S. citizenship status is required by the basic qualifications; the posting also states employment requires proof of U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information.
- Willingness to travel 5–15%.
- Willingness to work from a GE office in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Clearwater, Florida; or Dayton, Ohio.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of aircraft systems engineering and civil certification lifecycles.
- Familiarity with major aircraft subsystems, particularly avionics, and associated regulations.
- Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
- Extensive experience finding compliance with DO-178B/C objectives.
- Five or more years of software certification experience finding compliance on civil aerospace programs.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Direct DER and/or ODA unit member experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead programs in determining product certification strategy and certification basis.
- Lead compliance planning and determination of means of compliance.
- Interpret aircraft regulatory material and determine its impact on projects.
- Audit project and product artifacts and verification activities to assess compliance with the certification basis.
- Champion minimum-effort solutions for meeting civil compliance.
- Assess changes to approved or certified products to determine whether they are minor or major.
- Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting assigned projects.
- Document project technical data in accordance with engineering policies and procedures.
- Generate and execute mentoring plans for junior Certification Engineers.
- Contribute to the generation and rollout of certification processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off for vacation or illness.
- Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary.
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
