Embedded Software Engineer - Aerospace - FLRAA

Job Description Summary

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

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 3-4 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

The Embedded Software (Test) Engineer is a critical role within the aerospace sector, dedicated to the rigorous testing of embedded software running on many different products. This position demands a thorough understanding of Software Test methods including requirements based testing, test script development, and hardware/software integration skills. Setup and configuration of test hardware, computers, peripherals, and test equipment are also needed for this role.

Role and Responsibilities:

• DO-178C Software Verification: Develop test cases, test procedures for requirements-based testing of embedded software.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders throughout the software life cycle.
• Perform Software Test Automation: Expertise in using automation tools and frameworks to design and implement test scripts.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, and C to develop and maintain automated tests.
• Perform integration of automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with various development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker, etc.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with development engineering teams, and other team members to ensure software and hardware is thoroughly tested. Participate in all phases of the design/development cycle, from concept to release.

Technical Skills:

• Hardware-Software Integration Testing: Create/Maintain/Conducting integration tests to ensure that the software correctly interfaces with hardware components.
• Regression Testing: Performing regression testing to ensure that changes or enhancements do not introduce defects into existing functionality. Requires CI/DevOps skills.
• Experience with test hardware: Lab PC's (running Windows and Linux operating systems), networking and PC/Hardware configuration in a laboratory environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in related fields.
• Demonstrates an understanding of formal testing/verification concepts.

Eligibility Requirement (s):

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this.
• 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.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with tools such as: DOORS, Cameo EA, Jenkins, other CI/DevOps tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Good interpersonal skills, potentially leading a junior team.
• For customer-facing roles, ability to develop strong customer relationships and serve as the interface between the customer and GE.
• Experience/Familiarity with tools such as: DOORS, Cameo EA, JTAG Debuggers, Jenkins, SAST Tools such as "Checkmarx".
• DO-178C Compliance: Emerging knowledge of DO-178C guidelines and ensuring all testing activities comply with DO-178C standards.

Additional Considerations:

Given the critical importance of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) in the aerospace industry, with safety being the utmost priority, the Embedded Software Development Engineer must ensure that all software development activities align with these core values. This role requires a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality in every aspect of the work.

For those interested in applying lean principles to software development within the aerospace context, it's important to note that GE Aerospace has a proprietary lean operating model called FLIGHT DECK. While general lean principles such as Lean Production, Kaizen, Kata, Hoshin Kanri (HK), and Standard Work are relevant, GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK system may offer specific approaches tailored to its operations.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

To protect the interests of all parties, GE Aerospace will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GE Aerospace, including unsolicited resumes sent to a GE Aerospace mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to GE Aerospace coworkers, or to GE Aerospace's database will be considered GE Aerospace property.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes