Engineer – Embedded Software

Job Description SummaryResponsible for providing assistance and collaborating with teams to meet assigned objectives in a LEAN environment. In this role, you will work within assigned parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and solve problems through immediate action or short-term planning. The Engineer will participate in the design, implementation, and testing of open and closed loop embedded software resulting in a digital product for engine applications and can impact short-term and long-term business goals.

Job Description

In this role, you will:

• Provide assistance in the design and development of open and closed loop control systems and/or embedded software for aircraft engines, including both software and hardware components.
• Develop and maintain embedded software using programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Ability to write code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the project.
• Understand performance parameters and can assess application performance.
• Understand core data structures and algorithms and can implement them using language of choice.
• Conduct testing and validation of control systems and embedded software to ensure they meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Analyze data from engine tests to identify performance issues and develop software solutions.
• Use simulation tools to model engine behavior and predict performance under various conditions.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, software code, and reports.
• Work closely with other engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, to integrate control systems and embedded software with other engine components.
• Ensure that control systems and embedded software comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in LEAN initiatives to enhance system performance, reliability, and software quality.
• Gather and translate customer requirements into executable product specifications. 
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics / Technical Expertise

• US Secret Clearance or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of control theory, signal processing, embedded systems, and software development.  Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Aware of methods and practices such as Lean/Agile/XP, etc.
• Prior work experience in an agile environment, or introductory training on Lean/Agile.
• Aware of and able to apply continuous integration (CI).
• General understanding of the impacts of technology choice to the software development life cycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adapts to new environments and changing requirements. Pivots quickly as needed. When coached, responds to need & seeks info from other sources.
• Able to understand how team and personal goals/objectives contribute to the organization

Business Acumen

• Has the ability to break down problems and estimate time for development tasks.
• Understands the technology landscape, up to date on current technological trends and new technology, brings new ideas to the team.
• Displays understanding of the project's value proposition for the customer.
• Shows commitment to deliver the best value proposition for the targeted customer.
• Learns organization vision statement and decision-making framework.
• Able to understand how team and personal goals/objectives contribute to the organization vision.

Personal / Leadership Attributes

• Voices opinions and presents clear rationale.
• Uses data or factual evidence to influence.
• Learns organization vision statement and decision making framework. Able to understand how team and personal goals/objectives contribute to the organization vision.
• Completes assigned tasks on time and with high quality. Takes independent responsibility for assigned deliverables.
• Has the ability to break down problems and estimate time for development tasks.
• Seeks to understand problems thoroughly before implementing solutions. Asks questions to clarify requirements when ambiguities are present.
• Identifies opportunities for innovation and offers new ideas. Takes the initiative to experiment with new software frameworks.
• Adapts to new environments and changing requirements. Pivots quickly as needed. When coached, responds to need & seeks info from other sources

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, 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)).

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