Sub-Section Manager - Embedded Software

GE Aerospace • Grand Rapids, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Embedded Software Manager within the Platform & Test Software Engineering team, you will exert a pivotal role in providing both people and technical leadership. Your mission will be to foster collaboration across engineering and business product areas to promote a unified Platform Software strategy. You will provide guidance, mentoring, oversight, and tactical/strategic direction to our software team. Your expertise will be particularly valuable in the Software Development and Verification & Validation (V&V) domains of our embedded software products, guiding the team through new product development and engaging with suppliers. The location for this position is Grand Rapids, MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office). An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in computer software technology and embedded real-time systems/software development, covering the full development life cycle.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role within an engineering setting.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with DO-178C avionics software development processes and certification standards.
• Master's degree in an Engineering related field from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of DO-254, DO-297, and ARP4754 certification standards.
• Experience with Earned Value and Activity Based Management methods.
• Proven background in real-time embedded software architecture and design within an avionics environment, working in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Model Based Design (MBD) for software architecture, requirements, and design of real-time systems.
• Demonstrated capability in leading large-scale software development projects, with focus on verification & validation.
• Expertise in Continuous Build, Testing, and Integration solutions, including hardware in the loop testing, hardware emulation, and hardware/software integration.
• Familiarity with computing platforms, network products, real-time operating systems, and multi-core processor architectures.
• Experience with real-time operating systems.
• Ability to influence product leadership and technology strategy.
• Experience leading global and virtual teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in applying and advancing state-of-the-art software technologies.

Responsibilities

• Guide the software team to ensure responsiveness, reliability, and functionality.
• Oversee talent management, including recruitment, staffing assessments, and project assignments, with a focus on verification & validation activities.
• Define and manage scope, cost, and schedule for your team’s tasks, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Establish and monitor metrics to measure team progress and product completeness, taking correction action as needed.
• Provide personnel development opportunities, including training, career counseling, and performance feedback.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, tools, and processes to enhance project outcomes.
• Drive productivity improvements by identifying and implementing best practices.
• Lead and/or contribute to cost estimation effort for project proposals.
• Proactively address potential roadblocks and streamline processes for your team.
• Engage with customers, product leaders, and industry to align software development with market needs, internal R&D investment, and product/technology roadmaps.
• Mentor technical teams throughout the software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, verification & validation, and certification and certification with emphasis on V&V.
• Support cost estimations for bid and proposals
• Support project planning and mentor Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidance to teams.
• Provide guidance to team for non-conformance closure and resolution.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided
• Healthcare benefits include 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior