Lead Engineer 2 - Embedded Software Development

Job Description Summary

The Software Technical Lead is accountable for leading key aspects of project execution including scope, schedule, cost, technical, risk and quality for their discipline.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI.

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids, MI and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-5 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

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.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

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.

The base pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $127,000.00 USD Annually. 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 08/31/26.

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