**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 MI 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**

The Senior Embedded Software (Test) Engineer is a critical role within the aerospace sector, dedicated to the rigorous testing of embedded software running on many assorted products. This position demands a thorough understanding of Software Test methods including requirements based testing, test script development, and hardware/software integration skills. This role requires expertise in analyzing Software Requirements and Models for testability.

**Role and Responsibilities:**

+ DO-178C Software Verification: Develop test framework, test cases, test procedures for requirements-based testing of embedded software. Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders throughout the software life-cycle.

+ Perform/Lead Software Test Automation: Expertise in using automation tools and frameworks to design and implement test scripts. Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, and C to develop and maintain automated tests.

+ Perform/Lead integration of automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Familiarity with various development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps.

+ Leadership: Serve as a team lead/individual contributor with exceptional people skills, capable of developing talent. Provide informal guidance to new team members. Work in an agile/scum environment and lead a scrum team as needed.

**Technical Skills:**

+ DO-178C Compliance: Deep understanding of DO-178C guidelines and ensuring all testing activities comply with DO-178C standards.

+ DO-330 Compliance: Comprehensive understanding of DO-330 (Software Tool Qualification Considerations) in the qualification of software tools used in the verification of airborne systems. Collaboration with Tool Vendors, work with vendors to obtain necessary documentation, support, and updates required for tool qualification and ongoing compliance with DO-330.

+ Hardware-Software Integration Testing: Conducting integration tests to ensure that the software correctly interfaces with hardware components.

+ Regression Testing: Performing regression testing to ensure that changes or enhancements do not introduce defects into existing functionality.

+ Experience/Familiarity with tools such as: DOORS, Cameo EA, JTAG Debuggers, Jenkins, SAST Tools such as “Checkmarx”.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in Engineering and Technology.

+ 5+ years of experience in testing embedded software.

+ 2-5 years of experience working on DO-178C Software Level A-C programs

**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.

+ US Citizen: This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. 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).

**Desired Qualifications:**

+ Experience in a Verification/Validation (V&V) role for a DO-178B/C project.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Experience in full life cycle software development, with expertise in V&V.

+ Knowledge of Model Based Design (UML Models).

+ Knowledge of Continuous Integration, and DevOps strategies.

+ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (for GE Employees).

+ Experience working with global development teams, including GE and Preferred Suppliers.

+ Demonstrated ability to meet cost/schedule targets and effectively interface with all organization levels.

**Additional Considerations:**

This role emphasizes the importance of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), with safety being paramount. The Lead Embedded Software Development Engineer must ensure that all activities and projects align with these core values to uphold the highest standards of operational excellence.

For those interested in applying lean principles to software development within the aerospace context, it's important to note that GE Aerospace has a proprietary lean operating model called FLIGHT DECK. While general lean principles such as Lean Production, Kaizen, Kata, Hoshin Kanri (HK), and Standard Work are relevant, GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK system may offer specific approaches tailored to its operations. For more information on FLIGHT DECK, please visit GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK Activation Hub (https://spo-teamsite.ge.com/sites/GEAerospaceFlightDeckActivationHub) .

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

To protect the interests of all parties, GE Aerospace will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GE Aerospace, including unsolicited resumes sent to a GE Aerospace mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to GE Aerospace coworkers, or to GE Aerospace’s database will be considered GE Aerospace property.

_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

**Additional Information**

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.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 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

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.