Lead Engineer - Systems Engineer - Advanced Programs Execution - DoD Secret Clearance

Job Description Summary

Are you a Systems Engineer who loves working on innovative technologies? If so, GE Aerospace Defense and Systems wants you to join their Adinvanced Programs Execution team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will be part of a cross-functional team that develops innovative solutions for capabilities on custom hardware. You will work on projects developing cutting edge technologies in the domains of cybersecurity, edge computing, sensing and signal processing.

GE Aerospace is a leader in inventing the future of flight. One example is the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. GE offers competitive salaries and a full range of benefits, including full relocation package, employee bonus plan, 401K contributions, flexible work arrangements, tuition reimbursement, and various health insurance options.

This position is located in Grand Rapids, MI, which is a rapidly growing city receiving multiple recognitions such as being ranked the #1 fastest-growing U.S. metros for jobs and new talent by LinkedIn. Grand Rapids offers a wide range of social activities including professional sports, arts exhibits and several entertainment venues bringing in top performers. With all of this, just a hour away you can enjoy fresh water beaches along Michigan's west coast. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Current Security Clearance Required for this opportunity.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply today!

Job Description

The Lead systems Architecture engineer will play a vital within the advanced technology organization. This role will lead system requirements management and system design activities for cutting edge advanced products and technologies. This role provides technical leadership and assistance to the project teams to insure they deliver on cost, quality, schedule, and technical goals. This role also works very closely with project management to plan and execute activities to meet customer expectations.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite 3-4 days a week) : An e xtensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

The Ideal Candidate: A strategic and innovative systems engineer with an active (or recently inactive) US Security clearance and experience with system design of high design assurance embedded systems, capable of making well-judged decisions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• System Requirements Management: Generate system functional requirements from stakeholder expectation.
• Model Based Systems Engineering: Utilize Cameo to develop a system architecture aligned to requirements
• System Design Leadership: Lead interdisciplinary collaboration with software, hardware, test, safety, maintainability, reliability, and certification teams establishing the best overall design to meet customer needs.
• Interface Management: Be responsible for system and subsystem-level design requirements. Define and manage interfaces to all subsystems in compliance with the system solution.
• System Integration: Conduct component and product integration for maximum performance and operability. Define system validation plans, execute system validation testing, and work with test engineers to ensure traceability satisfies project objectives.
• Risk Management: Apply critical thinking toward the proactive identification and abatement of technical risk to minimize project impact.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate expertise and knowledge within multiple technical domains in order to drive an analytical approach towards the development and representation of a holistic mission focused architectural solution.
• Best Practices: Understand and develop best practices the accelerate LEAN operations and differentiators in the market.
• Problem-Solving: Propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address complex problems.
• Decision-Making: Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to make decisions.
• Resource for Colleagues: Act as a resource and mentor for less experienced colleagues.
• Team Consensus Building: Develop skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within the field.
• Communication: Report to senior leadership on technical status of ongoing projects.
• Bids & Proposals: Respond to requests for information (RFI) and requests for proposal (RFP) providing estimates of resource costs and proposed technical approach.
• Strategy Deployment: Support the development of product and technical roadmaps.
• Customer Engagement: Work closely with the Program Manager (PM) and Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to collaborate with the customer throughout the project.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of systems engineering project execution experience.
• 5+ years product development experience.

Eligibility Requirement (s):

• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
• Current Security Clearance Required

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working on military programs.
• Experience working directly with customers to determine expectations, implicit and explicit requirements.
• Experience with high design assurance embedded systems preferably in defense, safety critical automotive, aerospace or healthcare.
• Experience developing automated test procedures using Object Oriented Languages such as Python or C++.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies.
• Experience with NSA certification processes.
• Awareness of aerospace standards and regulations such as DO-178, DO-254, etc.
• Deep understanding of service provider networks including but not limited to connectivity (Ethernet, IPv4), Switching and routing. Understanding and practice of basic project management concepts.
• Familiarity with interfaces including but not limited to analog, discrete, RS-232/422/485, ARINC 429/664/825.
• Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience leading and coordinating with internal and external partners.
• Experience with global cross-functional teams and the ability to work individually and in teams.
• Passionate about giving and receiving mentorship.

The base pay range for this position is $90.800.00 - $121,500.00. 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 03/31/26.

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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Compensation Grade

LPB2

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 Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes