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# Sr Systems Lead - Avionics Networking

- **Company:** GE Aerospace
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000 - $173,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Ethernet, Network Topologies, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Networking Basics, Routing, Network Time Protocols, Network Protocols, E2e Testing, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Trivial File Transfer Protocols, Virtual Local Area Networks, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), DOORS (Software), Safety Critical Systems, DO-178B
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0E16842337DA49CA97D27E9E3294FAC8/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or another STEM field) from an accredited college or university.
 * Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems design, integration, or verification, preferably in avionics or other safety-critical systems.
 * Demonstrated experience leading systems engineering activities or teams on a product development program.
 * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including Ethernet, IP addressing, VLANs, switching, routing, and network topology.
 * This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Characteristics

 * Experience with ARINC 664 Part 7 (AFDX) and ARINC 615A.
 * Experience with Time-Sensitive Networking (IEEE 802.1AS, 802.1Qbv, 802.1Qci, 802.1CB/DP).
 * Experience serving as Systems Lead on DAL A programs (ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254).
 * Experience with requirements management, configuration management, and change control processes.
 * Knowledge of Ethernet and networking protocols such as QoS, NTP, DHCP, FTP/TFTP/SNMP, SSH, and IPSec.
 * Tool experience with IBM DOORS, Cameo/Teamwork Cloud, and RTC/EWM.
 * Customer technical interface experience and project estimation/bidding experience.
 * Strong communication, interpersonal, and technical leadership skills.
 * Self-starter able to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.

## Description

Help define the future of flight at GE Aerospace! As a Senior Systems Lead - Avionics Networking, you will lead systems engineering for avionics networking products in GE Aerospace's ION (Input/Output & Networking) organization, supporting civil and military aircraft platforms.

You will own the systems engineering process from requirements through verification and certification, working across software, hardware, test, safety, reliability, and certification teams. You will help shape system architecture, manage the requirements baseline, drive integration and validation, and lead a team of systems engineers to deliver high-integrity, deterministic airborne networking products., * Lead systems engineering for avionics networking products, ensuring deterministic performance, end-to-end integration, and robust operability.

 * Own the system requirements baseline, and decompose customer requirements (ARINC 664, TSN, ARINC 615A) into traceable requirements with full flow-down to hardware, software, and suppliers.
 * Plan and lead the systems engineering process, including the Systems Engineering Management Plan, technical reviews, requirements traceability (System * HLR * LLR * Design * Test), and interface management.
 * Lead and direct a team of systems engineers, assigning work, reviewing technical products, and mentoring engineers to build team capability.
 * Own certification strategy and execution at the system level for DAL A programs (ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-297, DO-330). Support SOIs and audits, and close findings.
 * Drive validation and verification at system and component levels, including verification strategies, test planning, and artifacts.
 * Ensure configuration control and change impact analysis across programs and customers.
 * Conduct system and product integration, manage risk trades across multi-disciplinary teams, and drive issue resolution to meet quality, schedule, and cost targets.
 * Partner with subject matter experts, technical leaders, and Engineering Project Managers to align technical execution with program commitments.
 * Engage customers and suppliers on requirements, interoperability, and compliance plans.
 * Support technical estimates and proposal inputs for new business opportunities.
 * Travel up to 10%.