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Advanced Staff Engineer - Embedded - DoD Secret Clearance
Jobs via Dice, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
Overview
Advanced Staff Engineer - Embedded - DoD Secret Clearance Are you an Embedded Software Engineer passionate about developing high-assurance embedded systems? If so, GE Aerospace Defense and Systems invites you to join their Emerging Technologies team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will contribute to cutting-edge solutions for custom hardware, working on projects in areas such as stores management, cybersecurity, networking, and sensing and signal processing. This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. Security Clearance. Relocation to Grand Rapids, MI is necessary, with corporate relocation assistance provided. At GE Aerospace, we shape the future of flight with competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including 401K contributions and matching, flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and various health insurance options. ligibility and work authorization: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. For applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have asylum/refugee status, employment will be contingent on obtaining authorization for access to export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Responsibilities
Design and/or program/develop 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 diverse system integration environments—from local desktop 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 software engineering and understand the key business drivers and product roadmap. Deliver 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. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related STEM field. 8+ years of embedded software engineering experience or MS +5 years experience. Proficiency in C, C++, or equivalent languages.
GE will require proof of status prior to employment. Grand Rapids, MI onsite opportunity - Corporate relocation assistance provided. Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in engineering or computer science with extensive experience in C/C++ for embedded software design, development, and testing. Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl, etc.) and code management tools (Git, CVS, SVN, Perforce, etc.). Proficiency in Ada language experience. Experience with RTOS (Linux, FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks, etc.) and device drivers for complex systems using parallel processing, multi-threading, distributed processing, multi-core, SoM, signal processing, BSP, device drivers development, and API design. Experience in integrating custom logic blocks into FPGA designs and interfacing with various peripherals and communication protocols. Knowledge of digital design principles and techniques for implementing custom logic functions. Ability to work closely with hardware engineers to define and implement custom logic requirements. Experience with embedded software testing, debugging, and integration on hardware using debuggers (gdb, lldb, etc.), test equipment, UARTs, JTAGs, and oscilloscopes. Experience in mission-critical industries and translating CONOPS/Specifications/Requirements into software design, code, test plans, and execution. Strong analytical and communication skills with proficiency in IDEs, version control tools, defect tracking tools and scripting tools. Experience with bare metal software design and optimization for cycles and memory; familiarity with compilers, build and source control tools. Experience with model-based engineering on Cameo. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this position is $142,100.00 - $189,500.00 USD annual. The offer may be influenced by experience, education, and skill set. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on base salary and plan. This posting is expected to close on 10/31/25. GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement savings (401(k) with company match), tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off for vacation or illness. Security and Compliance
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment will be contingent on authorization for access from the U.S. Government for non-U.S. persons. Relocation
Relocation assistance provided: Yes Additional Information
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. Employment is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen where applicable.
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Advanced Staff Engineer - Embedded - DoD Secret Clearance Are you an Embedded Software Engineer passionate about developing high-assurance embedded systems? If so, GE Aerospace Defense and Systems invites you to join their Emerging Technologies team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will contribute to cutting-edge solutions for custom hardware, working on projects in areas such as stores management, cybersecurity, networking, and sensing and signal processing. This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. Security Clearance. Relocation to Grand Rapids, MI is necessary, with corporate relocation assistance provided. At GE Aerospace, we shape the future of flight with competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including 401K contributions and matching, flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and various health insurance options. ligibility and work authorization: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. For applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have asylum/refugee status, employment will be contingent on obtaining authorization for access to export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Responsibilities
Design and/or program/develop 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 diverse system integration environments—from local desktop 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 software engineering and understand the key business drivers and product roadmap. Deliver 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. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related STEM field. 8+ years of embedded software engineering experience or MS +5 years experience. Proficiency in C, C++, or equivalent languages.
GE will require proof of status prior to employment. Grand Rapids, MI onsite opportunity - Corporate relocation assistance provided. Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in engineering or computer science with extensive experience in C/C++ for embedded software design, development, and testing. Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl, etc.) and code management tools (Git, CVS, SVN, Perforce, etc.). Proficiency in Ada language experience. Experience with RTOS (Linux, FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks, etc.) and device drivers for complex systems using parallel processing, multi-threading, distributed processing, multi-core, SoM, signal processing, BSP, device drivers development, and API design. Experience in integrating custom logic blocks into FPGA designs and interfacing with various peripherals and communication protocols. Knowledge of digital design principles and techniques for implementing custom logic functions. Ability to work closely with hardware engineers to define and implement custom logic requirements. Experience with embedded software testing, debugging, and integration on hardware using debuggers (gdb, lldb, etc.), test equipment, UARTs, JTAGs, and oscilloscopes. Experience in mission-critical industries and translating CONOPS/Specifications/Requirements into software design, code, test plans, and execution. Strong analytical and communication skills with proficiency in IDEs, version control tools, defect tracking tools and scripting tools. Experience with bare metal software design and optimization for cycles and memory; familiarity with compilers, build and source control tools. Experience with model-based engineering on Cameo. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this position is $142,100.00 - $189,500.00 USD annual. The offer may be influenced by experience, education, and skill set. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on base salary and plan. This posting is expected to close on 10/31/25. GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement savings (401(k) with company match), tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off for vacation or illness. Security and Compliance
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment will be contingent on authorization for access from the U.S. Government for non-U.S. persons. Relocation
Relocation assistance provided: Yes Additional Information
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. Employment is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen where applicable.
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