Job Description Summary Are you an Embedded Software Engineer who loves working
on innovative technologies? If so, GE Aerospace Defense and Systems wants you to
join their Advanced Technologies 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 related to stores management, cyber
security, networking, and sensing and signal processing. This position requires
an active US Security Clearance This opportunity is based in Grand Rapids, MI,
but don't worry, GE will provide comprehensive corporate relocation assistance.
GE Aerospace is a leader in inventing the future of flight. GE offers
competitive salaries and a full range of benefits, including 401K contributions
and matching, flexible work arrangements, generous time off, tuition
reimbursement, and various health insurance options. If you are interested in
this exciting opportunity, please apply today Job Description As a Lead Embedded
Software Engineer you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and
testing embedded software, firmware, platforms and systems for our
mission-critical technologies and products. You will work with a team of
passionate and skilled engineers who share your vision of creating innovative
and reliable embedded systems. To succeed in this position, you will need a
background in embedded systems, a keen eye for detail, and a deep understanding
of real-time systems and their constraints. You will also need to demonstrate
your ability to take full ownership of your role and deliver high-quality
software solutions. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of
operational judgment. Responsibilities: Designs and/or programs/develops a small
module or a large component, feature, set of features, whole feature area or
entire embedded software product. Define and formalize system, hardware,
software, and human integration requirements. Define and execute engineering
test, validation, and verification activities. Follow established software
development methodologies and principles and document your tasks and designs.
Validate and verify software designs in a diversity of system integration
environments – from local desktop computer simulations to fully representative
flight tests. Implement protocols and algorithms for resource-constrained
environments and collaborate with the hardware team to enable communication
between modules and applications. Ensure software robustness, resilience, and
fail-safe operation for critical devices, and mitigate potential safety and
security vulnerabilities. Create detailed design and technical documentation,
optimize existing applications, and implement new features. Participate in task
prioritization, execution, requirements, specifications, code and design
reviews, and mentorship across the software development life cycle. Apply best
practices for embedded software engineering and understand the key business
drivers and product roadmap. Deliver your work to support project scope, cost,
and schedule targets, and interface effectively with all levels of the
organization and customers. Propose novel solutions to technical challenges,
generate cost and time estimates for future bids and programs, and utilize




hardware/software to demonstrate capability against customer expectations.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree + 5 years of related embedded
software engineering experience or Master's degree + 2 years of experience in
Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM fields Proficiency in
Ada, C, C++ or equivalent languages. Location: Grand Rapids, MI. This is a fully
onsite position requiring attendance five days per week. A comprehensive
corporate relocation package is available for eligible candidates. This role
requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security
Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference
will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance.
Desired Qualifications: Master's degree in engineering or computer science.
Extensive experience in Ada for embedded software design, development, and
testing. Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl, etc.) and code
management tools (Git, CVS, SVN, Perforce, etc.) Experience with network
protocols with an understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts,
including Ethernet, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) tagging where applicable.
Familiarity with Neighbor Discovery (ND) in IPv6 is highly desirable. Experience
implementing or integrating Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) and Internet Key
Exchange (IKE) (version 1 and/or version 2). Experience with RTOS (Linux,
FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks, etc.) and device drivers for complex systems using
parallel processing, multi-threading, distributed processing, multi-core, SoM,
and/or secure processing. Experience with embedded software testing, debugging,
and integration on hardware using debuggers (gdb, lldb, etc.), test equipment
(scopes, analyzers, multi-meters, etc.), and UARTs, JTAGs and oscilloscopes.
Experience working in mission-critical industries (aerospace, automotive,
defense, first responder, medical devices, etc.) and turning CONOPS,
Specifications or Requirements into software design, code, test plans and
execution. Innovative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills and
proficiency with IDEs, version control tools, defect tracking tools and
scripting tools. Experience with bare metal software design and optimization for
cycles and memory and fundamental facility with compilers, build and source code
control tools. Experience with model-based engineering using Cameo. Outstanding
written and verbal communication skills. Knowledgeable of system interfaces
e.g. Ethernet, Mil-Std-****, Serial). Knowledgeable of component interfaces
e.g. I2C, SPI, PCIe). Possess a current US Government Security Clearance. The
base pay range for this position is $95,****** - $127,****** USD Annual. 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. #LI-KS1 #securityclearance 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. ****b(a)(3)). Additional Information GE Aerospace
offers a great work environment, career 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 At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up,
and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines,
components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE
Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT
DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain
industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where
people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the
people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and
purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our
customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We
were meant to fly.

📌 Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Secret Clearance (New South Wales)
🏢 GE Aerospace
📍 New South Wales