Section Manager – GSE Software, Test Automation & Simulation

GE Aerospace

. Manage and technically contribute to GSE software, automated test infrastructure, simulation environments, testbeds, and emulators .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSterling • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $111,000 - $182,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and developing automated test infrastructure, simulation environments, and GSE software, with a strong focus on software development, integration, and testing processes. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with software development life cycle processes.

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GSE Software DevelopmentAutomated Test InfrastructureSoftware Development Life CycleCI/CD IntegrationTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

PythonC/C++Automated TestingSoftware ArchitectureTest FrameworksSimulation DevelopmentTest Script DevelopmentFault IsolationConfiguration ManagementEmbedded Hardware Interfaces

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam ManagementMentoringPrioritizationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Source ControlIssue TrackingAutomated Build SystemsTest UtilitiesContainerized EnvironmentsVirtualized Test Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Relevant Technical Discipline

Industry Keywords

Software-in-the-LoopHardware-in-the-LoopTestbedsEmulatorsEmbedded InterfacesNetworked DevicesCommunication Interfaces

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSDLCTCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and technically contribute to GSE software, automated test infrastructure, simulation environments, testbeds, and emulators
Lead development of infrastructure for repeatable Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and automated testing
Provide technical leadership for GSE software, automated test systems, SIL/HIL environments, testbeds, simulators, and emulators
Contribute to software architecture, detailed design, implementation, code reviews, integration, and troubleshooting
Develop software components, automation frameworks, test utilities, device interfaces, and test scripts
Define reusable test-software architectures across programs and product lines
Lead testbed design for incremental development, integration, fault isolation, regression testing, and system-level verification
Develop simulation and emulation capabilities for unavailable, incomplete, high-cost, or difficult-to-access hardware and external interfaces
Ensure data collection, logging, time correlation, monitoring, fault injection, and results reporting capabilities
Lead automated test frameworks for SIL, HIL, integration, regression, production, and system testing
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and software release workflows
Establish unattended test execution, repeatable test configuration, automated results collection, and objective pass/fail determination
Supervise, mentor, and manage the performance and career development of engineers
Assign personnel based on technical skills, priorities, schedules, and development needs
Establish technical expectations and ensure software development and configuration-management processes are followed
Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding
Provide status, staffing forecasts, schedule inputs, risks, and recovery recommendations to engineering and program leadership
Ensure compliance with Software Development Life Cycle processes
Establish configuration management for source code, test scripts, test data, simulation models, testbed configurations, and released baselines
Ensure releases include documentation, installation instructions, dependency information, and version identification

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
9+ years of experience
Experience leading GSE software teams responsible for automated test infrastructure, hardware simulations, testbeds, emulators, and HIL/SIL test capabilities
Experience designing or developing automated test systems, GSE software, testbeds, simulators, or hardware emulators
Strong software-development skills in one or more languages such as Python, C/C++
Experience developing software interfaces for embedded hardware, networked devices, serial interfaces, laboratory equipment, or programmable logic
Experience with source control, issue tracking, automated build systems, test frameworks, and CI/CD concepts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate with technical teams, program leadership, customers, and executive management
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple programs
Master’s degree in a relevant technical or management discipline is preferred
Preferred experience integrating software with FPGAs, microcontrollers, sensors, communication interfaces, or custom electronics
Preferred experience with Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, serial communications, SpaceWire, CAN, or similar embedded interfaces
Preferred experience with containerized or virtualized test environments
Preferred experience introducing reusable test automation frameworks across multiple projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance with AD&D
Short term disability
Long term disability
Ancillary benefits: voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet insurance
Spending accounts: HSA, FSA, and DCFSA
Paid time off
Holidays
401(k), including company match
Tuition reimbursement
Parental, maternity, and military leaves
Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles