Lead Embedded Software Engineer (Secret Clearance)

About the role

GE Aerospace Defense and Systems is hiring a Lead Embedded Software Engineer for its Advanced Technologies team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will work on custom hardware projects covering stores management, cyber security, networking and sensing and signal processing. The role is fully onsite, five days per week, and requires a US Government Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required); preference goes to candidates who already hold it.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and test embedded software, firmware, platforms and systems for mission-critical products
• Define and formalize system, hardware, software and human integration requirements
• Run engineering test, validation and verification activities, from desktop simulations to flight tests
• Implement protocols and algorithms for resource-constrained environments and ensure fail-safe operation of critical devices
• Create design and technical documentation, review code and design, and mentor others
• Deliver work within project scope, cost and schedule targets and propose solutions to technical challenges

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of embedded software experience, or a Master's degree plus 2 years in a related STEM field
• Current US Government Secret Security Clearance (minimum); Secret and TS/SCI is a bonus
• Proficiency in Ada, C or C++ or equivalent languages
• Ability to take full ownership of the role with moderate autonomy and operational judgment

Required skills

• Embedded software engineering best practices and knowledge of the product roadmap
• Desired: extensive Ada experience, scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl), Git/CVS/SVN/Perforce, IPsec/IKE, RTOS (Linux, FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks) and device drivers
• Desired: embedded debugging with gdb/lldb, test equipment, UART/JTAG, mission-critical industry experience, model-based engineering with Cameo, system/component interfaces (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, I2C, SPI, PCIe)

What we offer

• Base pay of $95,000 to $127,000 annually, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
• 401K with company matching, tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements and generous time off
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, plus retirement savings plan, adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Comprehensive corporate relocation assistance