**Job Description Summary**

The Flight Data Recorders engineering team is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer that has a broad and deep level of expertise that relates to embedded software design and lead the software team on level D certification projects. In this position, you will provide technical direction and perform development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software for aviation-based systems.



**Job Description**



**Essential Responsibilities**



As a Technical Leader of Embedded Software Team for Flight Data Recorders product line you will:



+ Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.

+ Coach, mentor and co-ordinate work between team members at multiple sites in the analysis, design, testing and integration of embedded software.

+ Knowledgeable of applicable GE Policies and Procedures, Engineering Standards, Software Procedures, Specifications, Government and Industry Standards, and special Security requirements.

+ Conceive and execute technical development strategies for the team.

+ Generate the proper technical documentation for projects, lessons learned, processes and best practices.

+ Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.

+ Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.

+ Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.

+ Responsible for work that is less defined in scope and has the understanding and experience to execute business objectives.



+ Support Sales activities with technical presentations, requirements definition and respond to RFIs / RFPs.



**Qualifications / Requirements**



+ Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.

+ Minimum of 7 years of experience in any of the following embedded software engineering lifecycle phases:

+ Software architecture design

+ Software design and development

+ Hardware / software integration

+ Software verification & validation



**Desired Characteristics:**



+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Exceptional organizational and planning skills, working within a process-centric environment.

+ Must be self-motivated, willing to learn, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively with others .

+ Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts.

+ Ability to translate customer needs into effective software Integration experience (SW / SW, HW / SW, LRU, Systems, etc.).

+ Ability to take ownership of medium and large sized development projects, planning, management, and deliver while mentoring and helping team members.

+ Solid understanding of scope, schedule, and cost interactions.

+ Communicate effectively and provide recommendations to internal and external GE customers through analysis, preparation and presentation of technical data.

+ Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.

+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to collaborate with system engineers, hardware engineers and software engineers to implement solutions that are aligned with the goals of the project.

+ Knowledge of Software architecture, design and verification.

+ Knowledge of Real-time Software Development, validation and verification.

+ Knowledge of C and Ada code.

+ Knowledge of DO-178B / C level D aspects of certification.

+ Familiar with Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC devices and their respective development toolchains.

+ Knowledge of Linux, FreeRTOS and VxWorks Operating Systems with hands on experience developing multithreaded applications and device drivers.

+ Familiar with TCP / IP network protocols to support distributed file systems.

+ Familiar with Vivado a plus.

+ Familiar with flight data recorder systems.



**Some of our competitive benefits package includes:**



+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment

+ Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees

+ Generous 401(k) plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Life insurance and disability coverage

+ Bonus Plan Eligible

+ And more!



**Eligibility Requirement (s):**



+ Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this.

+ This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

+ Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).



**Note:**



To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.



At GE Aviation Systems, we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. As key players in the aerospace industry, youll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us looking ahead. Weve got an amazing team of exceptional people helping to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our Aviation Systems Engineering teams are comprised of diverse and experienced engineers who care about ensuring full-lifecycle readiness as it relates to safety, certification, and quality standards. Our teams are passionate about the aerospace industry and continuously strive to deliver innovate customer solutions through strong project execution, collaboration, and lean problem-solving. We are passionate about professional growth, developing an inclusive culture, and developing the technical capabilities our customers need. We seek to enable every engineer to reach their full potential through coaching, mentoring and professional development training. If this sounds like an environment in which you would thrive, we encourage you to apply!



_This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment._



**Additional Information**



GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/GE11GLOBAL/en\_global/desktop/assets/images/poster\_screen\_reader\_optimized\_w\_supplement.pdf) . 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 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).



As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.



**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes