Software Architect

Role Summary/Purpose :

The Software Architect will provide key technology leadership within the Recorders Software group and collaborate with engineering and business teams to advance a common Recorders software architecture/strategy aligned to product roadmaps. The Software Architect provides guidance and mentoring as well as expertise in business pursuits and product development.

Essential Responsibilities:

In the Software Architect role, you will focus on the following areas of responsibility:

Technology / Growth Leadership:

·  Interface with customers, product leaders, and industry to understand software needs and align with internal IR&D investment, product roadmaps, and software technology direction

·  Connect with key software technology consortiums and committees

·  Mentor the technical teams through the full software life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, verification & validation, and certification

·  Lead the deployment of software technologies into New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and support the development teams to ensure success

·  Multi-Generation Technology Plan (MGTP)

·  Define, communicate, and maintain the Recorders Software MGTP aligned to product area roadmaps, customer needs, and industry trends

·  Participate in and influence product area roadmaps

·  Develop IR&D plans for software technology development and initiate funding requests

·  Collaborate with the GE Global Research Center (GRC) to align with the Recorders Software MGTP

·  Software Architecture

·  Develop core software technology architecture solutions for our Recorders computing products from concept to production

·  Establish a common Recorder software architecture to support multiple processors, IO solutions, APIs, programming languages, and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

·  Establish strategy for the evolution of a multi-generation/reusable Recorders software product

Development Approach:

·  Lead the deployment of Model Based Design (MBD) concepts applied to the full product life cycle including systems and software

·  Collaborate with Recorders Software Leaders to define architectures, reuse strategies, and cost reduction initiatives

·  Select appropriate technologies, processes, and tools that meet product requirements and advance the Recorders software architectures

Cross Functional Collaboration

·  Facilitate communication of technical and business information between functional and product organizations and within the Recorders Software group

·  Coordinate with functional experts within the Systems and Hardware engineering teams to define reusable software solutions aligned to overall product roadmaps

·  Collaborate with the Systems team to develop an integrated model based design approach for product development

·  Work with Systems and Applications engineering teams to define and execute strategies for key software application components and technologies

Qualifications/Requirements :

·  Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited university or college

·  Minimum of 10 years of experience in computer software related technology and embedded real-time systems / software development

·  Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering program execution through full the full development life cycle

·  This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Please Note: Work location listed is Grand Rapids, MI. However, this position may also be eligible at our Clearwater, FL location

Desired Characteristics:

·  Master's degree in an Engineering related field from an accredited university or college

·  Minimum of 5 years experience with DO-178B / C avionics software development processes and certification standards

·  Familiarity with DO-254, DO-297, and ARP4754 certification standards

·  Familiarity with Earned Value and Activity Based Management methods

·  Demonstrated experience with real-time embedded software architecture and design in an avionics environment working within a cross-functional team

·  Application of Model Based Design (MBD) principles to software architecture, requirements, and design of real-time systems

·  Experience driving large-scale software architecture efforts

·  Experience in avionics, aircraft systems, and avionics software architecture development and integration processes

·  Expertise in Continuous Build, Testing, and Integration solutions including integrated hardware in the loop testing and hardware emulation

·  Knowledge of processing platforms, network products, real-time operating systems, and multi-core processor architectures

·  Demonstrated expertise in ARINC-653 based operating systems

·  Demonstrated ability to influence product leadership and product architectures through action-oriented recommendations based on technology strategy

·  Technical leadership experience within a development or research environment

·  Demonstrated ability to lead global and/or virtual teams

·  Demonstrated leadership in applying and advancing state-of-the-art software technologies

·  Influential in software technologies and processes with peers, technical experts, leadership, and customers

·  Strategic planner and thinker with ability to drive change across product areas

·  Strong written and oral communication skills with keen ability to communicate across all levels of the organization

·  Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and ability to multi-task

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)).

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.