IMA Tools Senior Software Engineer

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Grand Rapids, MI, USA
In-Office
130K-173K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Energy
The Role
Leads avionics tools software engineering projects, providing technical leadership across design, development, verification, quality, and customer teams. Designs, develops, fixes, and reviews software in C# and Python, drives root-cause corrective actions, manages technical risk, champions Lean methods, and mentors engineers. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners to develop maintainable, interoperable solutions supporting commercial and military aerospace programs.
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Job Description SummaryThe Senior Software Engineer for Avionics Tools lead projects and initiatives with broad scope and high impact to the business. In Avionic Tools, the Senior Software Engineer is the technology focal point and a leader who drives collaboration between design teams, quality team and customer teams for the purposes of innovative design, quality software, and maintainability. You will be responsible for driving rigor, technical quality, and engineering excellence by engaging with cross-functional engineering stakeholders to constructively manage and resolve complex issues within the various teams. In this role, you will support both commercial and military programs.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical consultation and leadership during the design process.
  • Provide leadership and guidance in the design, development and verification processes.
  • Communicate with business leaders and key stakeholders as needed to keep them apprised and updated on critical issues related to valves and actuators.
  • Lead and engage with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) teams. Sign off on RCCA completions.
  • Champion Lean methods.
  • Mentor and guide technical community.
  • Role model identifying, quantifying, and mitigating technical risk against business risk.
  • Mentor and coach the broader technical community in this area.
  • Disseminate lessons learned across Engineering organizations and other functions.
  • Work closely with other engineering teams, partners and vendors to ensure inter-operability and reuse.
  • Propose and develop new technical solutions to difficult problems.
  • Design, create, fix, and review software written in C# and Python.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Software Engineering.
  • A minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience.
  • This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Significant aviation industry experience.
  • Advanced degree from an accredited university or college in an Engineering or related discipline.
  • Proven leadership (indirect and/or direct) experience with global teams.
  • Makes decisions and manages conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to take ownership of issues and drive solutions.
  • Strong ability to influence others, drive change, and align cross-functional teams to success.
  • Demonstrated clear thinker – able to solve complex technical challenges and communicate actions/solutions in clear concise manner that drives impact.
  • Proven ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.
  • Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve results.
  • Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
  • Experience in programming C#, C++, Java and/or Python.
  • Problem solving skills to discover root causes and fix issues.

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.


The base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $173,000.00 USD Anually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 10/31/26.​


GE Aerospace offers 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. ​


GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.


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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)).

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.


Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience
  • U.S. citizenship status or qualifying U.S. person status for access to export-controlled information
  • Significant aviation industry experience
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or a related discipline
  • Leadership experience with global teams
  • Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
  • Programming experience in C#, C++, Java, and/or Python
  • Root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills

GE Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Aerospace and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Aerospace.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.

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