Staff Engineer - Customer Applications

Job Description Summary

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

GE Aerospace is at the forefront of the aerospace sector, pioneering in the creation of computing platforms tailored for embedded aviation applications. The Computing, Networking and Mission Systems division is pivotal in shaping the architecture and requirements for these platforms, alongside the essential tools for operating and configuring real-time computing systems. This architect role is central to collaborating with customers to define these platforms, driving the development and implementation of cutting-edge computing platform technology and products.

This entails a deep engagement with customers to grasp their technological and product requirements, architecting novel systems, and spearheading the creation of new computing, network, and security technologies and products. Additionally, this role involves close collaboration with product development teams for implementation, engaging in individual and team-based internal research and development, responding to customer proposals, providing technical leadership, and advising product teams.

This position offers a prominent leadership opportunity, working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead in a technical development capacity.
• Explore and implement processing architectures, focusing on interfaces, operating systems, multi-core determinism, and embedded processors for enhanced performance processing.
• Develop and integrate network end systems and switches, utilizing Time Sensitive Networking (TSN), UDP, TCIP, ARINC 664, IEEE 802.3/802.1 Ethernet, among other protocols.
• Employ model-based systems design and simulation for evaluating alternative architectures and to streamline validation and verification processes, aiming to reduce costs.
• Collaborate with the civil and military aerospace sectors to produce certified architectures.
• Craft and evolve certifiable configuration tools for platform configuration, integration with model-based development tools, and security protocols.
• Engage with customers, both internal and external, to articulate architecture principles and concepts.
• Communicate design and architecture concepts effectively to systems, hardware, and software architects/engineers for simulation, implementation, and verification/validation.
• Contribute to the definition of product and technical roadmaps.
• Conduct engineering trade studies and develop technical proposals to demonstrate how GE's products deliver exceptional value to customers.
• Initiate, lead, and participate in Internal Research and Development (IRAD) programs.
• Promote the development of intellectual property.
• Nurture technical relationships within the industry by working closely with customers and leading our participation in technical committees and symposiums.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, aeronautics, or a related technical or scientific field from an accredited university or college.
• At least 10 years' experience in Embedded Computing, Networking, Software, or Systems Engineering, or a similar capacity.
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics:

• Extensive experience in product development and systems engineering.
• Proficiency in the design of embedded computing and/or networking platforms.
• Demonstrated ability in software or hardware design.
• Proven capability to define product solutions that meet customer needs and enhance user experience.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High business acumen with the ability to influence outcomes in industry meetings effectively.
• Motivated and clear thinker, capable of operating at both systems and product levels to link technical decisions to business outcomes.
• Experience in system architectures using Model Based Development techniques and tools.
• Analytical and personable, with strong influencing skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Deep understanding of internal business operations and the ability to navigate processes efficiently.
• Familiarity with avionics design guidance documents such as RTCA DO-297, DO-178, DO-254, and SAE ARP4754, as well as aerospace certification guidance documents like SAE ARP4761.
• Experience in avionics and aircraft systems.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of engineering processes including requirements definition, allocation, validation, verification, integration, embedded software, electronic systems, FAA/EASA/NAA certification, and system safety.
• Ability to communicate directly with senior leadership.
• Proficiency in software tools such as Cameo, RTC, Git, Windchill.
• Experience in vehicle and avionics systems level design, integration, and verification.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic environment.

The base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $173,000.00 USD. 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 05/31/26.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes