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Senior Embedded Software Product Line Leader
GE Aerospace. Lead Platform Software engineering efforts for key programs within GE Aerospace’s Application Compute Environment (ACE) Product Line .
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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading software engineering efforts for embedded real-time systems, with a strong focus on technical leadership, project management, and compliance with safety-critical standards such as DO-178C. Proficient in driving technology transformation and continuous improvement initiatives within aerospace and avionics domains.
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Embedded Real-Time Systems DevelopmentTechnical Leadership in Software EngineeringDO-178C Certification ExperienceCross-Functional Project ManagementAerospace and Avionics Industry Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Embedded Software DevelopmentSoftware Development Lifecycle ManagementTechnical Oversight and VerificationAI-Enabled Engineering InitiativesModel-Based DevelopmentDigital Engineering PracticesReal-Time Operating SystemsMulti-Core Processor ArchitecturesFlight Management Computer SystemsTest Automation
Soft Skills
Effective Communication with StakeholdersMentoring and Team LeadershipCollaboration Across Multi-Site TeamsProblem-Solving in Regulated EnvironmentsContinuous Improvement Advocacy
Tools & Technologies
Agile ScrumEVM (Earned Value Management)Activity Based ManagementARINC-653 IMA-Based Operating SystemsAdvanced Analytics Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
DO-178B/CDO-254DO-297ARP4754
Industry Keywords
AerospaceAvionicsSafety-Critical SystemsProduct Line EngineeringDigital Engineering
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead Platform Software engineering efforts for key programs within GE Aerospace’s Application Compute Environment (ACE) Product Line
- Lead distributed software engineering teams across GE Aerospace and external suppliers
- Serve as primary engineering point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders
- Own and evolve the ACE product line roadmap, common assets, architecture, and reuse strategies
- Lead Platform and Test Software efforts for the KC-46 FMC Refresh and C-130J FMC Refresh programs
- Drive execution across schedule, cost, technical scope, risk, and quality commitments
- Coordinate with Systems, Hardware, Safety, Security, Quality, Certification, Sourcing, and Program Management
- Provide technical oversight across requirements, design, implementation, verification, validation, and DO-178C certification
- Lead supplier and subcontractor coordination
- Provide status, metrics, and risk visibility to leadership and stakeholders
- Mentor sub-team leads and support technical and execution capability development
- Define staffing, technology, product reuse, and process improvement strategies with engineering managers
- Champion continuous improvement and product line engineering practices
- Lead adoption of AI-enabled engineering initiatives for test automation, defect trend analysis, requirements insights, code quality, verification efficiency, and knowledge reuse
- Evaluate and scale emerging technologies, automation, model-based methods, data-driven decision-making, and responsible AI for avionics development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university or college (US candidates)
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering or technical field (Queretaro, Mexico candidates)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in embedded real-time systems and software development (US candidates)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience leading software engineering execution through the full development lifecycle (US candidates)
- Extensive experience in embedded real-time systems and software development (Mexico candidates)
- Extensive experience leading software engineering activities across the full development lifecycle (Mexico candidates)
- Experience managing complex technical projects involving cross-functional and multi-site teams
- Strong technical leadership experience in embedded software environments
- Ability to work effectively with customers, internal stakeholders, and suppliers in regulated development settings
- Demonstrated ability to lead technology transformation, process improvement, or digital engineering initiatives
- US candidates must not require employment visa sponsorship
- Mexico candidates must be legally able to work in Mexico
- Desired: experience in aerospace, avionics, or other safety-critical industries
- Desired: DO-178B/C, DO-254, DO-297, and ARP4754 experience
- Desired: Product Line Engineering principles and tools
- Desired: EVM, Activity Based Management, and Agile Scrum familiarity
- Desired: global and virtual team leadership
- Desired: real-time operating systems, processing platforms, networking products, and multi-core processor architectures
- Desired: ARINC-653 IMA-based operating systems
- Desired: Flight Management Computer systems and avionics test software environments
- Desired: Lean, digital engineering, model-based development, advanced analytics, or AI/ML-enabled engineering tools
- Desired: artificial intelligence applications in engineering workflows
- Desired: ability to balance innovation with safety-critical, certifiable, and secure aerospace requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Professional development
- Competitive compensation
- Relocation assistance provided
- Up to 10% annual travel to customer, GE Aerospace, and supplier sites
- Equal opportunity employment
- Drug screen and applicable random/reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing may apply