Lead Systems Engineer

GE AerospaceGrand Rapids, MI

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Director

Remote

Hybrid remote

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Help define the future of flight at GE Aerospace. Bring your ideas-we'll listen-and watch them take off with a team that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and real-world impact.

As a Senior Network Systems Engineer, you'll apply a cross-functional mindset and proven processes to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality products. If you love to invent, build, and be heard, we want you.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering for the Networking product line, ensuring deterministic performance, end-to-end integration, and robust operability
Support certification strategy and execution for DAL A programs (ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-297, DO-330); support SOIs, audits, and closure of findings
Define, decompose, and manage traceable requirements for TSN features (IEEE 802.1AS/802.1Qbv/802.1Qci/802.1DP) and ARINC A664/A615A; manage specification flow-down to modules/components/subcontractors
Drive validation and verification at system and component levels; develop verification strategies and artifacts; ensure configuration control and interface management across execution teams
Conduct system and product integration to maximize performance and operability; manage risk trades across multi-disciplinary teams
Coordinate cross-functional execution (software, hardware, test, safety, reliability, maintainability, certification) and contribute to design/code reviews for network switch development
Engage customers and suppliers on requirements, interoperability, and compliance plans; benchmark industry practices and competitive differentiators
Mentor systems engineers; serve as a best-practice resource; contribute to strategy/policy within area of responsibility
Use sound judgment to resolve moderately complex technical and operational problems; escalate risks early to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets
Travel up to 10%

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, or STEM).
Minimum of 4 years of experience in Systems design, development, integration, or verification.
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, Ethernet, VLANs, switching, routing, and topology concepts
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 prior to employment.
Reside in/Relocate to Grand Rapids, MI is required (An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates).

Desired Characteristics

TSN knowledge (IEEE 802.1AS/802.1Qbv/802.1Qci/802.1DP); ARINC A664/A615A
Ethernet protocols knowledge: QoS, NTP, DHCP; FTP/TFTP/SNMP; SSH, IPSec.
Tools knowledge: Cameo, Teamwork Cloud, IBM DOORS, RTC/EWM
Experience in DAL A, B development environments; customer technical interface; project estimation/bidding
Self-starter with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Based in Grand Rapids, MI with a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site weekly/Tuesday-Thursday). Comprehensive relocation available for eligible candidates.

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

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