Demo

Advanced Lead Engineer - Embedded Software Development

GE Aerospace
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Job Description Summary

The Advanced Lead Software Engineer will participate in the full software life cycle including: planning, requirements, design, integration, verification & validation, certification, and delivery.

You will execute assigned project tasks while leading other team members under defined requirements and processes leading to final product deliveries of software applications and infrastructure (e.g., device drivers, boot loaders, board support packages, operating systems, built-in-test, etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

In this role, as the Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for embedded real-time software development on various products and lead / participate in the following:

  • Develop software architecture and design.
  • Define interface requirements and establish software APIs to hardware devices and software applications.
  • Define software requirements and respective test cases and procedures.
  • Perform software implementation, debug, and integration activities.
  • Develop software test applications.
  • Accountable for full project execution tasks including: Scope definition, Schedule, Cost, Technical definition, Quality for the end software work product.
  • Measure and report on progress through defined metrics and earned value approaches.
  • Interface with team members as part of a global team with remote and local team members.
  • Execute software reuse strategies aligned to a product line development environment.
  • Execute trade studies related to software technologies such as operating systems, hypervisors, and development / verification tools.
  • Participate in selection of appropriate technologies, processes, and tools that meet product requirements and advance software architectures.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in a software engineering discipline
  • 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.

Desired Characteristics

  • Master's degree in an Engineering related field from an accredited university or college.
  • Experience with software development processes and certification standards.
  • Programming languages: C, C , Ada, Python, scripting languages, XML.
  • Model Based Design using UML.
  • Experience with Multicore.
  • Real-Time OS (RTOS): VxWorks, Integrity, Linux, and hypervisor technologies.
  • Tools: DOORS, ALM / RTC, Enterprise Architect (EA), GEARS, JIRA, GIT, Jenkins, Gradle, SIMICS, QA-C, KEPM).
  • Automated SW build and test, Continuous Integration, SW Metrics.

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. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional 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

Salary.com Estimation for Advanced Lead Engineer - Embedded Software Development in Grand Rapids, MI
$97,627 to $119,418
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Advanced Lead Engineer - Embedded Software Development?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Advanced Lead Engineer - Embedded Software Development career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$90,609 - $105,383
Income Estimation: 
$117,524 - $131,245
Income Estimation: 
$90,609 - $105,383
Income Estimation: 
$117,524 - $131,245
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at GE Aerospace

  • GE Aerospace Grand Rapids, MI
  • Job Description Summary In GE Aerospace we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. As a human resource partner supporting o... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • GE Aerospace Grand Rapids, MI
  • Job Description Summary Job Description Role Overview The Senior Certification Engineer will provide technical leadership as a subject matter expert on new... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • GE Aerospace Lynn, MA
  • Job Description Summary Job Description Essential Responsibilities You will work closely with an experienced carpenter to: Assist in planning and laying ou... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • GE Aerospace Vandalia, OH
  • Job Description Summary Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes sta... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Advanced Lead Engineer - Embedded Software Development jobs in the Grand Rapids, MI area that may be a better fit.

  • GE Aerospace Grand Rapids, MI
  • Job Description Summary Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative ... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • GE Aerospace Grand Rapids, MI
  • Job Description Summary GE Aerospace’s Platform Software team builds the embedded software that powers critical avionics functions across both civil and mi... more
  • Just Posted

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!