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# Lead Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** GE Aerospace
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $127,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Information Technology, DO-178B
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ge4-GAOGAYGLOBALR5039125EXTERNALENGLOBAL

## About the Role

ensure delivery of high-quality software artifacts and products. + Escalate issues in a timely manner. + Monitor team progress against deliverables, remove roadblocks, and drive accountability and ownership for individual and team commitments. + Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and scope changes associated with the software effort. + Define supplier scope of work and manage supplier schedule and deliverables, as applicable. + Partner with product stakeholders to understand MGPP and MGTP and communicate project needs and status. + Demonstrate the GE Aerospace Leadership Behaviors in daily work and team leadership. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field from an accredited university or college. + Minimum of 4 years of experience in embedded software development. + **This position requires U.S. citizenship status.** **Desired Characteristics** + Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. +
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. + Demonstrated ability to lead a global and/or virtual team. + Demonstrated project management skills. + Minimum of 5 years of experience with DO-178B/C software development processes and certification standards across the full software development lifecycle. + Experience working with DO-178B/C DAL B. + Experience with DO-297 / IMA application development.

## Description

If you have ideas, we will listen.
Join us and see your ideas take flight!
Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future.
If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.
Location: Grand Rapids, MI This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week.
An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.
This position requires U.S. citizenship status. **Job Description** The Lead Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for leading key aspects of project execution within their discipline, including scope, schedule, cost, technical execution, risk, and quality.
This role provides technical and operational leadership for embedded software development efforts and partners closely with project, engineering, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful program execution across the full software development lifecycle. **Roles and Responsibilities** + Serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for project elements delegated by the Engineering Project Manager. + Lead day-to-day technical and operational activities for individual contributors. + Work alongside the team to author, develop, and implement embedded software solutions. + Build and maintain strong working relationships with the customer, Engineering Project Manager, and project and engineering leadership. + Understand and manage the technical scope, cost, and schedule for assigned project responsibilities. + Plan, forecast, coordinate, monitor, and lead the software effort across the full software development lifecycle for the assigned project area. + Provide software team oversight to