Lead Engineer 2 - Embedded Software Development

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Grand Rapids, MI, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace • Energy
The Role
Lead and coordinate an embedded software team through the full software development lifecycle, manage scope/schedule/cost/risks, implement embedded software solutions, ensure quality and compliance with aerospace standards, and liaise with customers and project leadership.
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Job Description SummaryThe Software Technical Lead is accountable for leading key aspects of project execution including scope, schedule, cost, technical, risk and quality for their discipline.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Accountable as the Control Accountant Managers for project elements delegated by the Engineering Project Manager.
  • Accountable to lead day-to-day activities for Individual Contributors, both technical and operational.
  • Responsible to work alongside the team to author and implement embedded software solutions.
  • Accountable to develop a good working relationship with the customer, Engineering Project Manager and other project and engineering leadership.
  • Accountable to understand the technical scope, cost and schedule for the project.
  • Accountable to plan, forecast, coordinate, monitor and lead the software effort / team for the full SW development lifecycle of the project assigned area.
  • Accountable to provide software team oversight to ensure delivery of a quality artifact / product.
  • Escalate issues in a timely manner.
  • Monitor team progress towards deliverables, remove roadblocks and drive accountability and ownership of individual and team commitments.
  • Identify and manage dependencies, risks and scope creep associated with the software effort for the project.
  • If applicable, identify supplier scope of work and manage schedule.
  • Work with product stakeholders to understand MGPP and MGTP and communicate needs and status.
  • Continuous demonstration of the GE Leadership Behaviors.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar from an accredited university
  • At least 4 years of experience in embedded software development.
  • GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a global and/or virtual team.
  • Demonstrated ability of project management skills.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working DO-178B/C software development processes and certification standards through the full software development lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated ability to align with DO-178B/C DAL B.
  • Experience with DO-297 / IMA application development.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar from an accredited university
  • At least 4 years of experience in embedded software development
  • Ability to prove U.S. Person status (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee/refugee)
  • Successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working DO-178B/C software development processes
  • Demonstrated ability to align with DO-178B/C DAL B
  • Experience with DO-297 / IMA application development
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a global and/or virtual team
  • Project management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication 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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