Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Secret Clearance

GE Aerospace Defense offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment for engineers focused on high-assurance embedded systems. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this onsite role supports innovative defense technologies while providing competitive compensation and strong career growth. A current U.S. security clearance is required for this position.

Benefits

• 401K contributions and matching
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Various health insurance options
• Health Coach
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness
• Relocation assistance provided

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and stakeholders to plan software functionality based on needs and constraints
• Design and program modules, features, or entire embedded software products
• Define and formalize integration requirements across system, hardware, software, and human elements
• Plan and execute engineering test, validation, and verification activities
• Follow established software development methodologies and document tasks and designs
• Validate software designs across diverse environments, from local simulations to flight tests
• Implement protocols and algorithms for resource-constrained environments and collaborate with hardware teams
• Ensure robustness, resilience, and fail-safe operation while addressing safety and security concerns
• Create detailed design and technical documentation, optimize applications, and implement new features
• Participate in prioritization, reviews, and mentorship across the software lifecycle
• Apply software engineering best practices and align with business drivers and product roadmap
• Deliver work aligned with project scope, cost, and schedule targets and engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Propose novel solutions, generate cost and time estimates for future bids, and demonstrate capabilities to customers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field
• 8+ years of embedded software engineering experience or MS plus 5 years of experience
• Proficiency in Ada, C, C++, or equivalent languages
• Location: Grand Rapids, MI. Fully onsite, five days per week. Relocation package available for eligible candidates
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite
• Preference given to candidates who currently hold a U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Export control eligibility: U.S. Person status required for access to controlled information

Technologies

• Ada, C, C++, Python, Perl, Tcl
• Git, CVS, SVN, Perforce
• Linux, FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks
• Cameo, FPGA, gdb, lldb
• JTAG, UART, Oscilloscopes, Scopes, Analyzers, Multi-meters