Embedded Software Engineer - Defense

Salary : $90,800 - 121,000 per year

Requirements :

• To be considered for this position, you must be a U.S. citizen and possess a U.S. Security Clearance. Additionally, relocation to Grand Rapids, MI is required; however, we offer comprehensive corporate relocation assistance.
• A Bachelor’s degree coupled with 5 years of relevant software engineering experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related areas is essential.
• Proficiency in C, C++, or similar programming languages is required.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Security Clearance as this role necessitates access to technical information that is subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions.

Responsibilities :

I will count on you to design and / or develop small modules, large components, features, and entire embedded software products.

It is crucial that you define and formalize integration requirements relating to systems, hardware, software, and human interaction.

You will need to define and carry out engineering tests, validation, and verification activities.

Adhering to established software development methodologies and documenting your tasks and designs is a vital part of your role.

You will validate and verify software designs across various system integration environments, ranging from local desktop computer simulations to full flight tests.

Implementing protocols and algorithms suitable for resource-constrained environments will require collaboration with the hardware team to ensure effective communication between modules and applications.

It is your responsibility to ensure software robustness, resilience, and safe operation for critical devices while identifying and addressing potential safety and security vulnerabilities.

Additional tasks include creating precise design and technical documentation, optimizing existing applications, and incorporating new features.

I expect you to actively participate in task prioritization, execution, requirements definition, specifications, code and design reviews, as well as mentoring throughout the software development lifecycle.

You will apply best practices for software engineering while understanding essential business drivers and the product roadmap.

Delivering your work in accordance with project scope, cost, and schedule targets while facilitating effective communication with all levels of the organization and customers is essential.

I will encourage you to propose innovative solutions to technical problems, develop cost and time estimates for future bids and programs, and use hardware / software to demonstrate capabilities that align with customer expectations.

Technologies :

AI

Embedded

Hardware

Security

Ada

C++

Ethernet

Firmware

FreeRTOS

Git

Support

Linux

PCIe

Perl

Python

SVN

More :

We are on the lookout for an Embedded Software Engineer who is enthusiastic about pioneering technologies to join our Emerging Technologies team in Grand Rapids, MI. In this role, you will collaborate with a talented, cross-functional group dedicated to cultivating inventive solutions for custom hardware capabilities, focusing on areas such as stores management, cybersecurity, networking, sensing and signal processing, and AI / ML.

GE Aerospace is a frontrunner in shaping the future of flight, offering attractive salaries and an extensive array of benefits. These include 401K contributions with matching, flexible working arrangements, generous vacation time, tuition reimbursement, and various health insurance options.

If this opportunity sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply today!

last updated 50 week of 2025